Chapter 38 Hagrid's fight, Hagrid's safe heaven, the elves are needed and the night with Katie and Luna

31st December 1997, Hagrid's cabin, Hogwarts grounds

Hagrid was able to rebuild his cabin before Snape became headmaster when Professor McGonagall was temporary headmistress. His cabin was almost twice as large and if Hagrid was fully human and normal human height he would have a second-floor in his cabin.

He is having a party as Harry still wasn't captured by Voldemort as he knew that Voldemort wouldn't keep it a secret. He just knew Harry was out there fighting to defeat Voldemort.

He was a small get together …. Well, actually a party in Harry's honour. As he knew it was dangerous he only invited Gryffindors even though he knew some from the other houses even a very few Slytherin's supports Harry but he knew that the Gryffindors wouldn't tell anyone about this not even under the new detention that was actually torture or at least is very, very painful. According to Neville who was present, the Cruciatus curse was barely used and if it was used it was only once during the whole detention. He told Hagrid in confidence that very, very few Slytherins from the large group that were ordered to use it wouldn't put any power behind them and the ones that were used on needed to act as it hurt very much.

Some of the other houses except Gryffindor were ordered to use it during detention but they did really use it although it still didn't hurt too much. There were Slytherin girls but from the other house, it was only boys. From Gryffindor, it was nobody that was ordered to use it. Most of the times it was curses, charms, spells or hexes that hurt but left traces like Diffindo but as some needed to be performed non-verbally they sometimes send small charms like Rictusempra but made sure they used a silencing charm first as it looked like the targets were feeling pain. However, most of the time it couldn't as the Death Eaters wanted to hear the screams. Fortunately, the detentions were not escalating as quickly as some thought would happen, but they knew the further they go in the year the worse the detention could be and it would be inevitable that someone would die from the detention is not more than one.

Neville didn't know why but sometimes they were ordered to use Stupefy, Incarcerous, Petrificus Totalus. The teacher also learned Protego but only to children from other Death Eaters or children from supporters from Voldemort that are not Death Eaters.

It is nearing midnight when suddenly there is a knock at the door. When Hagrid opens the door he sees it are the Carrows. Alecto and Amycus Carrow. Alecto is teaching muggle studies, that is compulsory for everyone for first to seven even if you didn't follow it before. Amycus Carrow is the teacher for Dark Arts that had replaced Defence Against the Dark Arts.

Hagrid still had built the back door again. He looks outside and immediately start to send the students in his home out of the door as long as they stay low. The black robe made them almost invisible in the night. Hagrid told Neville to get to the tree line and use that as cover to get back into the castle.

The castle was never closed as the Dementors kept the students inside especially as after the last escape it tripled if not quadrupled the amount of Dementors. Hagrid manages to get all the students out of his cabin when he opened the door right before the Death Eaters were planning to break in. There are twelve Death Eaters outside except the Carrows.

The Carrows rush in and saw a banner with the text Hurray for Harry Potter. Amycus saw many glasses somewhere still halve full on some plates were also full of food. Amycus asks "Hagrid who was here?"

Hagrid says "no one. I'm alone. I was just gettin' 'nough plates fer me."

Alecto says "don't lie."

Hagrid says "I ain'."

Amycus says "tell the truth or we get the answer out of you."

Hagrid says "I am."

Amycus says "so be it. We were going to take you out anyway for supporting and be a friend from Harry Potter. Diffendo."

The spell didn't hurt Hagrid. He grabbed Amycus and throws him out. Amycus didn't get hurt as Hagrid throws him to two Death Eaters who managed to catch him.

Alecto run passed Hagrid outside to get with the other Death Eaters. Hagrid runs outside and starts to grab Death Eaters. Within a minute he managed to take out two Death Eaters. One was very hurt and the other didn't move as he punched him in his stomach before he punched his face. The other got his wand arm broken as his leg opposite from his wand arm.

He went for the third when he heard a large bark. Fang had jumped on Death Eater and bite the Death Eater in his shoulder and neck that made him bleed very much. Hagrid saw that Fang ran towards another Death Eater and bite him in his wand hand. Hagrid throws one Death Eater to one other. The other Death Eater couldn't catch the Death Eater that throw towards him and he slams on the ground with the Death Eater on top of him. Hagrid saw a dark curse heading towards Fang that still was biting the wand arm from another Death Eater. Hagrid threw himself in front of the curse. This curse hurt him and he punched that Death Eater in the face who send the curse. The Death Eater went flying as Hagrid put all his power and anger into the punch. The Death Eater flew past the pumpkin patch and went for another 50 feet before hitting the ground and not moving.

Behind Hagrid, the Death Eater being bit by Fang managed to get loose but he couldn't use his wand hand. Hagrid used this to punch him, he hit the wall of his cabin and slumped down. When he saw the last students disappear out of view on top of the path he focused back on the Death Eaters.

The Death Eater that was thrown to another Death Eater was in the fight as was the Death Eater that 'caught' him. Four were out of the count while the Death Eater that was bitten in his shoulder could barely cast a spell because of the pain. Hagrid saw that he also had some claw marks on his Death Eater uniform and went through it. He also had teeth marks and a little blood around his neck defiantly flowing out of wounds on his neck.

Hagrid saw more and more curses, spells and charms throw at him and Fang that he needed to retreat to the Forbidden Forest as they would now not try to capture him but probably kill him for killing Death Eaters and supporting Harry Potter. He gets to the tree line when he saw a couple of Centaurs including Bane. Bane gave a nod and aimed his bow and arrow like the other centaurs.

Bane says "go Hagrid we will try to delay them for a small bit. Get your brother and leave the Forbidden Forest, for now, it isn't safe not even for you. They will come back with more unless you leave."

Hagrid nods and says "thanks, Bane." Bane says "thank Harry Potter when he defeats Voldemort and for understanding us." Hagrid nods again and with Fang hot, on his heels, he runs past the Centaurs.

Bane normally wouldn't want to intervene but Voldemort was not only a danger to witches and wizards but also muggles and 'creatures' like the Centaurs. The Centaurs have moved away from the school and further in the forest, but the stars told something was happening today, that was important for them in the future. The Centaurs have left their normal living area as the Dementors were very close and the Centaurs didn't have the means to protect themselves against Dementors.

The nine remaining Death Eaters prepared to chase Hagrid. Before they were halfway to the treeline arrows where shot at them taking out three others and three were injured. The six (including the three injured) saw where the arrows came from and short shooting dark curses. They saw the Centaurs retreating. They healed their fellow Death Eaters including the Death Eater that lost a lot of blood and entered the forest to kill Hagrid or at least capture him. They wanted to heal the Death Eater that was bitten in his wand hand by Fang but that wouldn't make him able to use his hand to cast spells. The healing took a couple of minutes which make the Centaurs attack work to give Hagrid a head start.

Amycus says before entering the forest "the Dark Lord wants Hagrid dead. Kill him or capture him so the Dark Lord can kill him. The Dark Lord doesn't care as long as he is dead."

1st January 1998, Forbidden Forest, Hogwarts grounds

Ten Death Eaters enter the forest, it is just past midnight. They went for 15 minutes when Alecto says "I and Amycus need to return as we need to find the brats that were in his cabin. MacNair, you are in charge, maybe you can find some other beasts to kill, you were the executioner after all."

MacNair says "to be bad the Hippogriffs have left" still not over missing to kill the Hippogriff Alpha a couple of years back.

Amycus laughs and says "yes you should have seen the blubbering oaf when he found out he was crying like a little mudblood baby. Maybe, MacNair, you can be the new magical creature teacher on how to kill or tame them?"

Amycus and Alecto walk back laughing. MacNair and the other snickers as they continue getting deeper into the forest while MacNair has a creepy smile on his face with crazy eyes. They kept walking when they went into a small clear. They look around but don't see anything. Suddenly they hear a large scream and a giant appear behind a very thick tree. Hagrid says "I though' I introduce yeh ter me brother. Get 'em Grawp."

Grawp screams "Grawp hit bad men."

From the eight Death Eaters that are left with one hit from Grawp three are knocked out slammed against a tree. The other five start throwing curse but with Grawp being a full giant most spells don't work.

The spells were, however, keeping Grawp from looking at them and they shoot all the spells to the eyes what is one of a giant's weak spot. Hagrid shouted "Fluffy."

Suddenly the five Death Eater see to the side that would lead you further in the forest a large Cerberus appear. He didn't look nice and he starts to attack them what made Grawp be able to also do so too. It took less than 10 minutes with Grawp, Hagrid, Fang and Fluffy attacking the Death Eaters. They may have been with more but Hagrid, Grawp and Fluffy easily made up the difference and then Fang who is fast and difficult to see it was a piece of cake for them. However, MacNair was the last one standing and used his emergency portkey that Snape has allowed getting them out of there. It was a wise decision as a second after he had left the middle mouth of Fluffy would have killed him.

After 10 minutes all the other Death Eaters lie dead and Hagrid knew he needed to leave with Fang, Grawp and Fluffy. He knew about the caves just outside Hogsmeade. There was one of maybe two large enough where he can hide with Grawp and Fluffy. Lucky for Hagrid Fluffy like Grawp as he probably smells a lot like Hagrid and Hagrid told Fuffy Grawp was his brother and a friend. Hagrid was sad for Grawp as Grawp asked when the students arrived where Harry and Hermy meaning Hermione where but he couldn't answer him. Grawp was a bit sad after that.

Hagrid manages to get to the end of the forest. He sees behind him Bane and a couple of centaurs nod. Hagrid points to the caves above Hogsmeade and Bane nod before he turns around with the other centaurs.

7th January 1998, outskirts Hogsmeade

Hagrid has managed to get some food without being seen as least he hopes so. Hagrid was thinking about where to go. He couldn't stay here for much longer. He didn't know if the Death Eaters already knew about the dead Death Eaters. Most probably they did as one escaped after all. Hagrid didn't know if the ones by his cabin have died or where only knocked out. He hasn't seen any fire or smoke coming from Hogwarts so with a bit of luck they haven't burned down his cabin or 'they are searching anything to point them to the whereabouts of Harry not that I have an idea where he is or have anything that could point to him' Hagrid thought.

It was already late at night. Hagrid was planning to go to sleep and move tomorrow to the north. They would probably not think Hagrid would go even more north as there isn't much land left north of Hogwarts. He could go to the west there are many mountains and a large area there but they would probably go looking there and to the east is only a couple of miles before he reaches the sea. He can move south but the only direct way south is though Hogsmeade and he knew that throughout the whole day and especially at night there are patrols to make sure no one getaway or people apparate in to do something against the Death Eaters. Hagrid even heard from Abeforth that starting tomorrow there would be a curfew and that if anyone walks in the town or apparate in an alarm would go off.

Hagrid was shaken out of his thought when he hears three heard pops. He looks for the origin of the sound and sees three elves standing at the opening of the cave. Fluffy growls, Grawp stands up ready to fight while Fangs walk towards the elves smell and then give a happy bark before he tries to like the first elf.

Hagrid says "Fang down boy. Come 'ere."

Fang listens but his tail show he is happy, not scared or untrustworthy to the elves. Hagrid wonders why Fang was happy to see the elves. Fang didn't like the elves at Hogwarts and even tried to attack once or twice until Hagrid told him not to, but Fang still wasn't happy with the elves. However, with these elves he was happy.

Hagrid asks "who are yeh?"

The first elf says "Tarpy is Tarpy."

The second says "Tarby is Tarby."

The last one definitely female says "Tolney is Tolney."

Tarp asks "are you, Mister Hagrid?"

Hagrid nods slowly. He would never attack a house-elf but he was wondering why they were here. He has never seen house-elves with the crest they wear. The crest is not Hogwarts so they are not from Hogwarts but where are they from then. He decided to ask another question first.

Hagrid asks "how did yeh find me?"

Tarpy says "nice centaur told Tarpy, Tarby and Tolney."

Hagrid thought 'why wouldda centaur told 'em and who could be the nice centaur. Most centaurs don' like house-elves as they are enslaved by wizards and witches wha' they almost where. The house-elves couldn' do anything 'bout but tha' doesn' mean they forgive the house-elves. Also, these house-elves where definitely good cared fer.'

Hagrid asks "why are yeh 'ere?"

Tarby says "Tarby, Tarpy and Tolney were ordered to find Mister Hagrid, Doggy Fang and Brother Grawp."

Hagrid is ready to run if need be as he didn't want to be found. Hagrid decides to ask who but only as Fang was nice again the elves and they knew about his half-brother what not many knew. Hagrid asks "who ask yeh ter find me?"

Tolney says "Master asks Tolney, Tarpy and Tarby."

Tarby sees Fluffy and asks "is that big doggy Fluffy?"

Hagrid reluctantly nods. Know he really wanted to know who their master is as also almost nobody knew about Fluffy. There were only a very few that know about Fluffy and Grawp. Of course, Death Eaters something tries to read minds for captured people but there were only very few who knew. Like Harry and Hermione, but Harry would never let anyone hurt Hermione. Maybe Ron but as he is close to Harry they would let know they have captured him. Besides them, there is almost nobody he could think of. Sure some Professors knew but they wouldn't tell anyone and they were never questioned or tortured to tell, also they can protect their mind well at least most can.

Harry asks "who is yeh Master?"

Tarpy says "Tarpy's, Tarby's and Tolney's Master is Master Harry Potter-Black-Peverell-Gryffindor-Slytherin. Lord of House Potter, Lord of House Black, Lord of House Peverell, Lord of House Gryffindor and by conquest Lord of House Slytherin."

Hagrid was shocked but asks the only thing he could think one thing "Harry is okay?"

Tarpy, Tarby and Tolney nod. Hagrid had a huge smile. Now he also knows why Fang was happy to see the elves they obviously smell as Harry and maybe Hermione. There is no way Harry is safe without Hermione that if for certain. Hagrid never understood how Hermione could have a romantic interest in Ron, friendship okay but no romantic relationship, with Harry yes.

Although he could understand Harry had a relationship with Ginny. Harry was unlucky in that way as he had two girls that really love him and that is even without counting Miss Lovegood that Hagrid suspected also have feelings for Harry but Hagrid wasn't certain. He likes Luna as she likes to talk about creature just as much as he although he doubts all those creatures she talked about exist of ever have existed. Luna also likes to talk about the creature he taught about and most of the time even have.

Hagrid asks "Harry asked yeh ter come find me?"

The house-elves nod. Hagrid says "an' now?"

Tolney says "Master Harry asks to bring you to the Potter Manor so you are safe."

Hagrid smile but it immediately drops when he says "I would love ter but I can' leave Grawp or Fluffy alone."

Tarpy says "Mister Hagrid doesn't have to. Master Harry says Mister Hagrid can take everyone and everything Mister Hagrid wants. Master Harry told Tarpy, Tarby and Tolney not to get hurt but Mister Hagrid can if Mister Hagrid want doggy Fang, big doggy Fluffy and half-brother Grawp if Fluffy and brother Grawp want."

Hagrid looks at Grawp and asks "Grawp do yeh wanna see Harry an' Hermione?"

Grawp nods and says "Grawp want see Harry and Hermy."

Hagrid was happy Grawp start to talk more and more like a civilized giant although he still called him Hagger but Hagrid didn't mind it was like a nickname between brothers.

Hagrid asks the elves "but how are we going ter do it. You are with tree and we are with four."

Tarby says "Tolney will take Mister Hagrid and doggy Fang. Tarpy and Tarby will take doggy Fluffy. Tarpy and Tarby will return to get half-brother Grawp maybe Tolney will help if Tarpy and Tarby need it."

Hagrid nod and says "okay. Grawp and Fluffy don' attack anyone yeh see. Grawp yeh will see us shortly okay? Just let the elves get yeh to us."

Grawp nodded.

Hagrid says "let's go."

The house-elves bow. Tolney grabs Hagrid and Fang by his collar and pops out. Right after that Tarpy and Tarby hold on to Fluffy. A minute later Tarpy, Tarby and Tolney came back. Grawp asks "go to Hagger?"

The house-elves nod and Grawp hold out his large hand and the elves each grabbed a finger and take him to Potter Manor.

7th January 1998, Potter grounds

Hagrid appears in front of a large manor and beautiful grounds. Fluffy behind him and Fang beside him bark happily. Fang and Fluffy were obviously much happier with this than the cramped cave as the cave was large enough but with Grawp and Fluffy, it was cramped.

Hagrid waited for Grawp. When the house-elves with Grawp return, Grawp hugged Hagrid hard and says "Grawp like small humans."

Hagrid says "they are called house-elves."

Grawp says "elves?"

Hagrid says "yes Grawp elves."

Grawp says "Grawp like elves."

And the front door opens.

7th January 1998, Living Room, Potter Manor

Meanwhile, Harry was sitting in the living room. The elves were just away but he hoped they find him this evening. Harry had sheaths the sword of Gryffindor. The girls were watching Harry. Harry didn't know as he had his eyes closed. He had his shield up so the question from his girls in his mind he didn't hear and the girls couldn't hear him.

The girls didn't know Harry was trying to feel the elder wand and if Voldemort was close or that he was still searching. He felt that Voldemort was searching for someone and was close to that person, but nothing more. He felt the tug from the Elder wand but he was too preoccupied about Hagrid and hoping Tolly would get her here. The only one who was nice to him in the muggle world: Mrs. Arabella Figg. She is part of the order of the Phoenix, but Sirius was sure she was controlled.

Harry thought 'when Tom finds out what I did he would be enraged. I hope he doesn't increase the raids as he lost a couple of Death Eaters. He is trying to find my relatives house. Arabella Figg was ordered by Dumbledore to intervene if something like that happened. I don't know why he wanted to maybe as is was one squib less in his thoughts. Sirius and Remus don't know if Dumbledore did the same as Tom did to Bellatrix and give Mrs. Arabella Figg subconscious orders or not. I hope Tolly can take her without stunning her and let Andi examine her.'

It didn't take long or Tolly pops in with Arabella Figg with two cats with her what Crookshanks finds very interesting as he immediately looks at the cats and a couple of suitcases. Harry asks "Mrs. Figg are you okay?"

Arabella says "so that is what it feels like. It is more pleasant then my brother told me."

Harry smiles and says "well house-elf apparating is feel nicer than when a wizard does it. Not that much but still it feels nicer."

Harry sees only one cat and asks "Mrs. Figg didn't you have more cats?"

Arabella nodded but said "they all dead the last 5 years beside Tibbles and this is his daughter and I couldn't let her go to someone else so I kept her. So she is female and just a year old. She looks a bit like the first cat I ever had. She is part kneazle like that orange cat near the fireplace and Tibbles is too of course. I actually sell part cat and part Kneazle to the muggle world as kneazles are some of the creatures that the wizarding don't care if muggles get them as long as they are also a part cat. In my earlier years I also bred them and I now almost don't do it anymore. Tibbles was a one of the time things as I wanted another part cat part kneazle and Tibbles didn't mind."

Harry smiles and says "Mrs. Figg would you mind if Andi examines you as we are afraid Dumbledore did something to you. I know you don't have a reason to believe me but please."

Arabella put her hand up and she says "you don't have to explain yourself, Harry. If you want the healer … Andi you said to examine me I don't mind."

Arabella left with both cats and Crookshanks want to follow when Hermione says "no you don't Crookshanks you stay here."

Crookshanks meows at her but Hermione keeps her glare. It was like Crookshanks understand her and walks back to the fireplace and lie in front of it even if the fireplace wasn't lit.

Harry smiles and says "Tolly thank you very much. You can continue what you were doing, but could you please put the suitcases in an empty room before you continue with what you were doing."

Tolly smiles and says "of course Master Harry."

Harry asks "Mr. and Mrs. Granger what about your clothes? I don't remember you having trunks or suitcases?"

Dan says "that was true but somehow all our stuff was here when we choose our room. The night before there were nothing and the next morning it was including suitcases with personal belongings."

Harry asks "oh okay. Luna what about your trunk? Do you think it is still at Hogwarts?"

Luna says "I think so."

Harry calls "Dissey?"

Dissey pop in and asks "what can Dissey do for Master Harry?"

Harry says "Luna can you tell where it should be?"

Luna nods and says "Dissey can you get my trunk and everything clothing from me out of Hogwarts. My bed is the closest to the adjacent bathroom in the sixth year girls dorm from Ravenclaw. I haven't been at school since Halloween so I don't know if they still hide my stuff or not."

Dissey says "Dissey will find all Lady Luna's clothes and trunk."

Luna smiles as says "thank you Dissey."

Dissey bows and pop out. Luna smiles and says "thank you, Harry."

She wanted to snog Harry again but Hermione and Katie hold her back. Luna asks in their mind 'why?'

Katie says 'leave some for tonight. It is our turn with Harry.'

Luna smile has dropped when she was stopped. Luna's smile returns tenfold. Harry didn't notice as he has his eyes closed again but this time he thought only about Hagrid. Hagrid was the most important. The Elder Wand was still safe a Tom still looks for someone. And the clothes for Luna aren't that important unless there was something from her mother. Her clothes are not important for two reasons one was kind of naughty and if Harry focused on that he would get uncomfortable and get his morning problem back tenfold. The second reason Harry can easily buy her a whole new wardrobe if that is needed.

Remus gets Harry's attention as he says "Harry? I need to get to Andi's house as I need the wolfsbane potion as the full moon is the 12th. Andi brought 4 vials of the potions in her healer bag but I took the last today the others are ready but Andi left it at her home as we thought we would be back also most of our clothes are there that we need. The potions are hidden as are the ingredients as she took some ingredients from St. Mungo's while that is not allowed although there are exceptions, this was not one of those exceptions."

Harry calls "Mispy."

Mispy looks really good as she pops in. Mispy asks "what can Mipsy do for Master Harry?"

Harry says "Mispy can you take Remus to Andromeda's house."

Mipsy nods and says "Mipsy can."

Harry says "Remus tell Mipsy where it is. Mipsy stays and help Remus until he got everything and want to return. If you are attacked take Remus back and everything he has packed and the potions even if he didn't have everything yet."

Mipsy bows and says "Mipsy do as Master Harry wants."

Remus grabs her hand and apparate out. Harry looks at Dora and she says "Remus can apparate in mom's house where we stayed. Mipsy can help him come back."

Harry nods and closes his eyes again hoping everything is going to be alright. It took almost two hours when a goblin comes into the living room.

The goblin bows and says "Lord Potter a large human with a dog and a Cerberus had appeared outside of the front door. We wanted to attack but as your house-elves brought them in Captain Shieldbreaker send me to get you, Lord Potter."

Harry smiles and says "thank you Sir Goblin."

Harry looks around with a large smile, but he could see that most were confused or afraid. Almost immediately a second goblin runs in and says "Lord Potter a giant is on the grounds."

Harry says "that is okay that should be Grawp."

Just when said that Tarpy, Tarby and Tolney pop in. All of them bow while Tarpy says "Master Harry. Tarpy, Tarby and Tolney have found and brought Mister Hagrid with doggy Fang, big doggy Fluffy and brother Grawp. Tarby thought outside was a better idea so big dog Fluffy or brother Grawp wouldn't damage Potter Manor."

Harry saw that the elves were a bit tired as did the Ladies Potter, Lady Black and Lady Bones. Everybody knows that is was Fluffy the Cerberus of Hagrid. Everybody except Harry, Ladies Potter, Lady Black and Lady Bones was a bit afraid and shocked that they could see a real Cerberus. The Ladies Potter, Lady Black and Lady Bones weren't afraid as they didn't feel panic or other bad emotions from Harry about a Cerberus but Harry even felt a bit happy.

Harry says "thank you very much Tarpy, Tarby and Tolney. It thinks it was quite tiring. It is also late so why don't you all go to bed to retire for the night."

Tarpy bows and says "thank you, Master Harry. If Master Harry, Ladies Potter, Lady Black or family and friends need Tarpy, Tarby or Tolney don't hesitate to call."

Harry smiles when the elves pop out while already standing up. He looks at the goblins that were waiting for his reaction. Harry says "I want to thank you Sir goblins but I will take care of this as they are friends, not enemies."

The goblins bow before leaving the room taking their position in the hall after they told Captain Shieldbreaker what Harry said. Harry looks around the room and says "I can understand not everybody wants to come outside as you are afraid or uncertain of Grawp or Fluffy so you don't have to, but if you excuse me I go outside."

All the Ladies Potter, Lady Black and Lady Bones also stood up to follow Harry. As they did everybody else decide to follow Harry. Before Harry could reach the front door he hears a hoot and Hedwig has flown to his shoulder and landed on his shoulder. Even though they have been together for a little over a week. Hedwig was not happy about Harry's actions. She decided if he goes outside she will accompany him if he wants it or not and mostly stayed in the same room he was in. Crookshanks has walked to Hermione before jumping in her arms and staying with her as he also missed Hermione a lot even though he was also happy with Ginny.

7th January 1998, Potter Grounds

Harry walk outside and see Hagrid. He smiles happily. He walks outside Fang bark happily and runs towards him. Fang stops less than a foot away and Harry bends down to pet him.

Harry says "hey Fang."

After almost half a minute he stops and walks past Fang who immediately followed Harry while Harry walks to Hagrid.

When Harry reaches Hagrid Hedwig flies off his shoulder at the right time as Hagrid almost crushes Harry.

Harry tries to say "you crushing me Hagrid."

Hermione says "Hagrid can you let Harry go, you are crushing him."

Hagrid immediately let Harry go and says "sorry Harry."

When Harry has caught his breath he says "don't worry Hagrid. I am also very happy to see you are okay."

Hedwig had flown around Hagrid and hoots something.

Harry asks "are you sure Hedwig?"

Hedwig hoots again while nodding. Harry says "Narcissa get Andi. Hagrid has a large wound on his back."

Hagrid says "that isn't needed, Harry. I will heal."

Harry says "I don't care Hagrid Andi is a healer she can at least look at the wound."

Fluffy has what looked like playing with Grawp.

Hagrid knew that Harry wouldn't bulge. Hagrid shouts "Grawp look who it is. It is Harry and Hermy."

Grawp looks and immediately walk to them and says "Grawp happy see Harry and Hermy."

Harry says "I am happy to see you to Grawp. Are you okay?

Grawp smiles and says "Grawp okay. Grawp more happy now."

Grawp grabs Hermione but instead of lifting her, it looks more like a hug with his hand. Hermione smiles "I am happy to see you to Grawp. Let me introduce you to everybody else."

Grawp let go of Hermione and Hermione grabs one of his fingers and leads him to the large group. Harry had a large smile as it almost looked like Hermione dragged a giant along. It is funny to watch.

While Hermione does that Hagrid and Harry have walked to Fluffy. Fluffy is happily wagging his tail when everybody hears shrieks and see Buckbeak with his heard flying lowly to the group. Buckbeak land near Fluffy, Hagrid and Harry and shrieks happily. Hagrid bows and Buckbeak bow rather quick.

Hagrid pets Buckbeak and says "so here went you go Buckbeak. I was afraid yeh were hurt or taken by the Death Eaters. Harry when did he came 'ere?"

Harry thinks and says "Buckbeak and his heard were here early on the 4th if I remember correctly."

Hermione had left Grawp to meet everyone and left Grawp in Luna's capable hands says a couple of feet behind Harry "yes Harry it was the 4th of January so that was around 3 almost 4 days ago."

Hagrid looks around and says "I am happy to see the whole heard even the younger ones."

Hagrid walks to one, bends down and put his hand on the stomach. Hagrid feels a bit and then stand back up and gave a pet. He says "I am happy girl, that the baby feels alright. When you are pregnant you much be careful and don't fly to much."

Harry asks "is she pregnant Hagrid?"

Hagrid nods and says "yeah. Most of the heard is female and this one especially if Buckbeak's mate. The whole heard consisted of 3 males and 6 females. Buckbeak is the alpha. They have one older male that is the father of the younger male and 3 of the females including the pregnant hippogriff. I don't know if Buckbeak has tried to impregnate other females but Buckbeak can as alpha. Buckbeak is not aggressive against the older or younger male as long as they don't are too close to his partner especially as she is pregnant."

Harry nods as does Hermione. Harry kept an eye on Grawp who looks very calm.

Hermione asks "Hagrid when did they leave Hogwarts?"

Hagrid says "I think in Christmas night as I fed them that evening a bit early as I needed to be present for the Christmas 'feast'. When I came back I didn't go to look at the enclosure as I already fed them and just wanted to be warm in my 'new' cabin."

"When I went there on Christmas morning and they were gone. There were no signs of fighting, but they never left even if they could easily. I am happy that they are here although it obviously took some time to get here, Buckbeak's (primary) mate being pregnant probably meant they couldn't fly too fast or far every day and that is probably why I took some time otherwise I don't know why it took so long. Although I wonder where we are?"

Harry says "we are in the middle of Wales at the Ancestral manor of my family."

Fluffy was getting impatient and Hagrid heard Fluffy whine a bit. Hagrid says "I am sorry Fluffy, but you should know them they met you twice six years ago. This is Harry and Hermione."

Fluffy smell them with bark from Fang made Harry and Hermione very wet as all the mouths from Fluffy like them so they are wet with spit. Harry says "thank you Fluffy we like to see you too without trying to bite us."

Harry calls Luna over and asks "Hagrid can you with Luna introduce Fluffy to the others so he won't attack them? Luna can you tell all the goblins about this so they goblins won't attack Grawp or Fluffy and also Hagrid and Fang."

Luna says "sure Harry. Do I need to find a place for Hagrid, Fang, Fluffy and Grawp a place to stay."

Harry says "if you don't mind."

Luna says "I won't mind Harry. Go shower I think you need it."

Hermione says "Harry after your shower can you wait to go to bed. I don't want to wake you up."

Harry thought that Hermione is sleeping in his bed again and while he felt very happy he needs to talk to her about the other girls to not get problems. Harry doesn't know Katie and Luna will accompany him in his bed tonight and Susan and Astoria tomorrow night.

Hagrid walks with Luna and Fluffy immediately to Grawp as Grawp was alone with the others and acting a bit afraid. If a giant is afraid, the giant while fight instead of run away. Fortunately, they are quickly by Grawp and Grawp relax a bit. Harry and Hermione say that they are going to shower and will go to bed after that.

Hermione in her mind focus on Katie and says 'Harry will wait to go to bed. He doesn't know you and Luna will sleep in his bed. Don't wait too long but stay help Luna and then you can both go there at the same time. Harry may think I am with him but you can tell him you and Luna wanted as I already have slept in his bed the last two nights.'

'Harry may a bit hesitant not because he doesn't want to but it is as he is. He doesn't want to pressure you in something you may not want. Harry is a gentleman in that way, but I am sure he wouldn't mind and actually loves for you to sleep in his bed even if it is with Luna.'

Katie smiles at Hermione as she was still at the front door when she said everything in her mind to Katie. Katie hide it but she was afraid that even though that they have a soulbond that Harry doesn't want her in his bed or at least not yet while she had been biding her time until she could and was happy it was going to happen tonight as she almost couldn't wait anymore. Just wanted to be with Harry hoping it would calm her down as she was afraid for Leanne and she wanted to feel Harry's muscles as his muscles become more visible by the day.

7th January 1998, Heir's bedroom, Potter Manor

It was almost an hour after Harry's has showered and he took his time for once as he was soaked by Fluffy's spit and drool. He was sitting on his bed with Hedwig on her perch near the bed dozing off. He had put the Lord Black's belt and the sheath with the sword of Gryffindor on his side of the bed so to speak with the Lord Black wand on the bedside table. He thought 'maybe I can ask Mr. Ollivander if he can make another wand for me when he is fully recovered. The Lord Black wand work very well or better said good but still doesn't feel completely right to use.'

He doesn't know if Andi could heal Hagrid and he wondered if Alice had already talk with Andi to continue being a healer is she still wants to. Harry also thinks he needs to ask Hermione or Daphne before they get to bed if he could have the house of Black box with the rings. He has bonded with Astoria she deserves the Lady Black ring as he did with Hermione, Luna, Katie and kind of Ginny when they had become Ladies Potter. He gave them the Ladies Potter ring.

Finally, after another half an hour his bedroom door opens. He smiles but is confused when he sees Katie and Luna standing at his door in robes. He expected Hermione and when he searches Hermione the only thing he hears from Hermione is 'it is okay Harry. They have the right too' before Hermione tries to block's Harry thoughts to her. Harry tries to talk to her but Hermione doesn't hear him or doesn't answer.

When they drop the robes Harry didn't even try anymore. Luna has her almost silver-like nightdress like two nights ago on while Katie had gone for more sporty nightwear. Katie wears a very tight top with short shorts that showed a great deal or her legs but also show how good in shape she was because of Quidditch. Katie had a tight belly with strong arms but not overly strong. You could see some muscles but not unattractively so. It also showed off her breasts without showing them, they weren't as big a Susan, Daphne, and Hermione's but certainly not too small either. If Harry's mind worked he would have thought that the school robes hide too much.

Katie was happy what she wore but she was unhappy as they were plain. She had 'special' clothes like a nightdress with Gryffindor colours among other things. Her favourite was a short shorts a bit longer than normal with Gryffindor colours and a tight top in red with a snitch that flew across her breasts. She bought that one with Harry in mind as he is a seeker. As he grabs that snitch he would automatically grab one of her breasts she also has a boxer in Gryffindor colours she likes to wear to bed. With the red top or one of the other colours, she had with also the snitch flying across her breasts. She had two nightdresses in Gryffindor colours one was long enough but that other was short almost as short as a babydoll or maybe better said a chemise, but all her clothes were burnt so needed to do with this plain sleepwear that she borrowed from Hermione resized to make it fit her or where conjured. It is not that she didn't like plainclothes tonight, she sometimes did but she wanted her first time in Harry's bed to wear something more exciting for her but also for Harry.

Harry tries to say something but he couldn't find the words. Katie says "we came to make you have a nice sleep, Harry. Hermione didn't want us to be jealous so we can sleep with you in your bed today."

Harry finally can say "Katie and Luna if you don't want to I don't mind to sleep if you don't feel comfortable with me in my bed. You don't have to do it if you don't want to. Also, you don't have to be jealous I … love you just as much as Hermione even if you didn't sleep in my bed with me. So you don't have to do it if you don't want too."

Katie and Luna were a bit shocked, this was the first time he said he loves without needing to prove it. He said it when he gave them the Lady Potter ring but it felt a bit forced the same was when he bonded with Astoria. He really loves her but to say that he loves her felt a bit forced. This time it was fully Harry and it didn't feel forced, he really means it.

Katie launches herself forward and snogs him while lying on him as with the forward speed it pushed him back on his bed even though his feet were off the bed as he sat at the end of his bed. While Katie is snogging him Luna is slowly walking to Harry before climbing into the bed and sat next to Harry waiting until Katie needed oxygen and give Harry enough oxygen so she can snog him next.

It looks like an entirety before Katie comes up as she needs oxygen. Luna waits not more than half a minute when she snogs Harry. It went on for a half an hour when Katie finally says "I like this very much and I am sure Luna does too but I think it is time we go to sleep."

Harry can only nod. Katie smiles and says seductively "let me help you, Harry. Come, Luna."

Harry wonders what Katie means as he gets pushed back by Katie, Katie and Luna manage to get Harry pants of before Katie pulls off his shirt he was wearing. He is only in his boxer left. Luna sees also the scars on his legs but doesn't say anything about it.

Harry's says "give me back my shirt."

Katie is straddling Harry and says "Harry that isn't needed. I know about your scars and I don't mind. It shows the true power of you, Harry, that after everything you endured you are still your wonderful self and that is not mentioning the scar because of the Basilisk bite of the scars that happen because of the assassin. It shows that you do anything to help people and keep them safe."

"Just like you saved me and Luna but also when you challenged the assassin not mentioning everything that has happened in Hogwarts. It was incredibly stupid but also brave but please don't do that again. We are here because we want to not because we are jealous … okay, I was but that is not the reason why I am here. I am here because I want to so is Luna right?"

Luna nods and says "Katie is right Harry so we just need to lie down and have a good night sleep."

Katie got off Harry. Katie grabs one of Harry's hand and Luna the other. They pull him off the bed and lead him to one side before almost pushing him in the bed. He lies in the middle of the bed. Luna lies on his left side and Katie lies on his right side. Luna grabs his arm and pushes it against her while putting her head on his chest. Katie grabs his other arm and put it behind her and Harry automatically put it on the small of her back.

Katie put her head barely on his chest to not bump heads with Luna. Harry fall asleep with a large smile on his face just like he had with Hermione yesterday.

8th January 1998, Heir's bedroom, Potter Manor

It was in the middle of the night when Luna and Katie were woken up by a heavily shaken and sweaty Harry. He was trying shaken heavily and trying to thrash around but with Luna grabbing on of his arm and the other arm around Katie he couldn't. Luna suddenly felt the muscles in his arm tightening a knew Harry would try to throw her off. Harry succeeds but as the bed is very large Luna remains on the bed even though it was close. Kaite immediately let the arm of Harry come from behind her.

Katie and Luna sit up and talk in their mind what to do. Katie nodded and almost forces Harry's head on her lap while she is stroking his hair. Luna put her head near his ear and start to say soothing things will Katie try to soothe him by gently caressing him. Harry slowly stops shaken and sweating.

Luna says in the mind 'Katie lie down and let Harry get behind you. Then grabs his hand and put them around you. I will lie behind him and hug him from behind. I think Harry would prefer lying between two girls that are his wives when he lies like he normally lies on his side not of his back with our head or else on him. He doesn't always like lying on his back, but if he is with two girls he will do it so he holds both girls so none feel neglected. I know he will never neglect a girl so I don't mind lying behind him and hugging him while he has his arms around you.'

Katie almost too eager says in her mind 'okay Luna.' Katie immediately lies on her back towards Harry and grabs his arms to put it around her. She wants to put one of her breasts but decide against it. Luna takes her place behind Harry and put her arms around him but she doesn't manage to put them both around him so she let her hands rest on his muscular chest.

Luna thinks to herself 'I feel Katie's desire to feel his arms around her not only as his wife but also because she wanted it for years. It is her right as one of his wives. Hermione and I already have felt the wonderful feeling of Harry's arms around you. I couldn't let Katie not feel it like Ginny when she is here, they both have the right to feel wonderful in Harry's arms.'

With last thought, Luna feels in a deep sleep while Katie was already dozing away the moment she put Harry's arms around her.

8th January 1998. Heir's bedroom, Potter Manor

Harry wakes up and sees that has his arms around Katie. 'It may be winter outside but inside the manor, it was pleasantly warm probably by warming charm but I do like this warm I have right now more' Harry thought.

He was spooning Katie as he looks around without waking Katie to see Luna he feels that she lies against his back with her arms around his chest as she sees a very happy smile of on her face. Harry sees that Luna breath to her nose a lot and it looked like the smell of Harry make her smile more. Harry had the same with Ginny the last schoolyear as he smelled her shampoo and he already noticed it in Gringotts with Ginny, Luna, Hermione and Astoria not mention here with Luna and Hermione again, that the smell (from their shampoo) make him feel relaxed and better. It seems Luna had the same with Harry's smell.

Harry didn't know that all the girls like Harry's smell as it had some protective, loving, calming and exciting in it. Not enough to get them wet but enough to feel very good although with really Harry it was enough to get them wet and very excited with feeling even the protectiveness, feeling loved and the love from Harry was much stronger if it was really Harry not his clothes as they need to feel his arms. They always calm down when they smell Harry's smell but only feel loved if Harry says it or you feel his arms around you if you smell his clothes.

Harry gently probe with his mind in Katie and Luna and feel that they are still asleep as it was early even though the sun was fully shining in his room. Hedwig was on her perch next to a window so the sun would not shine on her so she could sleep as long and much as she wants. Harry see the water was full and there were many owl treats ready for her. It seems that the elves also took care of Hedwig, not surprising as Kreacher healed her. Harry was happy with that although he would want to take care of her too as soon as everything dies down a bit and he can get time to breathe and slows down that probably wouldn't happen before Tom is gone.

Harry decided to let the girls sleep as they deserve it but also as his morning problem is just a big as yesterday if not more. Harry is uncomfortable in this position but still didn't want to wake the girls. One girl in front of him and one girl behind him that was holding him, no matter what he would probably wake them both up if he moves too much or try to get up. It only got worse as Luna behind him push her closer to him with means he moves a few inches forward what make Katie push back to snuggle closer to him which make her arse push against his morning problem that was getting bigger and bigger if that was possible. There were two ways it was a problem now. Harry has put up his Occlumency shields to not let the other girls know about this sticky situation he was in but also to not wake Luna and Katie up as he would be mortified.

He hoped Luna would wake up first as he could move back without Katie noticing something pressing her arse, but if that wasn't enough Katie seems to like this position as she is snuggling into Harry and if possible got even closer to him although that shouldn't be humanly possible.

Harry must admit that without sleeping in his pants and shirt only in his boxer felt better. He always slept in his shirt to cover up the scars but without a shirt, it felt better especially with two girls in his bed against his naked chest or in his Luna's case right now his naked back what also felt very nice as he felt her covered breasts pushed to his back and Katie strong back and nice tight arse towards his front. The pants were sometimes constricting him so he felt also better without pants although now he was doubting as his morning problem was more obvious than ever, with the pants he could try to cover up but now that wasn't possible although Hermione felt it in his sleeping pants yesterday too.

Harry slightly drops his Occlumency shields and feel that Hermione, Susan and Astoria are awake and if he must guess they were probably in the kitchen. They feel happy and content and Harry was happy about that.

8th January 1998, kitchen, Potter Manor

Harry was right Hermione, Susan and Astoria were in the kitchen, but the truth was most people were in the kitchen enjoying their breakfast. Suddenly Daphne asks "where is Po- Harry?"

Hermione answers "I think he is still in his bedroom. Why do you ask about HARRY Daphne?"

Daphne knew why Hermione said Harry hard as she almost called him Potter again. Daphne says "I want to look at the basilisk carcass in the dungeon but I think Harry should at least be here too also most of the time he is one of the first down here … wait a second where are Luna and Katie?"

Astoria says "there are where I am tonight."

Susan adds "with me."

Astoria gave a small smile and says "yes Susan with you."

The girls didn't understand but the adults did as did Gabby who was trying to keep her Veela calm by saying she will too but need to wait a bit. Her Veela listens as the girls have clearly accepted her although her Veela was a bit unhappy as she needed to wait.

Hermione closed her eyes and says "Harry is awake but that is all he let me know."

Su asks "what? Is he using his shield again?"

Hermione nods and says "yes. It seems he is getting better in using them and for that I am happy. Although it looks like has secret what I don't like."

Isabel asks "does anyone of you know where Hagrid is with his half-brother and pets?"

Everybody shakes their head as only Luna and Katie knows. They would wait until Luna or Katie show themselves so they could ask.

8th January 1998, Heir's bedroom, Potter Manor

It was late in the morning. Harry did know but he managed to fall asleep after he woke up earlier. It was nearing midday when he suddenly felt the call of the Elder wand. He jumps out of bed that woke up both Katie and Luna. The see Harry standing only in his boxer and saw that the muscles were nicely growing. Harry was facing them he has his wand hand in the air.

Suddenly he shouted "no you don't Tom. I, Harry James Potter-Black-Peverell call to me as the last of the Peverell's the Elder Wand."

Katie and Luna felt Harry's magic radiating off him, giving a slight moan and it took more than two minutes when in Harry's hand a light appeared in the form of a wand and it took another 2 minutes before the light disappears and a wand was in his hand. Harry falls to his knees heavily breathing.

Katie and Luna were immediately beside him and it was less then a minute later the door opens and Hermione, Astoria, Susan, Gabby, Su, Daphne, Tracey and Andromeda on Hermione's and Susan's insistence. Daphne and the other girls immediately knew where Luna and Katie spend the night. Daphne, Su and in a lesser way Tracey were unhappy that they haven't yet. Daphne was very jealous as Astoria that she and Susan would spend the night with Harry this night. Daphne wants to tell Astoria she couldn't but she knew that Astoria bonded with Harry meaning she is married so she ha the right.

Daphne starts to think about how it will feel to sleep with Harry with his arms around her. Daphne knew she has this thought but this was time by what she sometimes thought. She tries to prevent others from seeing her blush and that was only about sleeping in Harry's bed. She secretly hoped she could soon but that means she needs to talk to his first wife or head wife and that couldn't be anyone else then Gr- Hermione. She thinks 'why do I think of Hermione as Granger again' ... then she knew. 'It is as she is already his wife, have already slept in his bed and I am ... jealous. Why would I be jealous I was never before?'

She looks at Harry and knew why she was jealous know even though she likes Harry for years. She is so close now it hurt her more she couldn't do what she wants. Well, what she really wants to need to wait as she thinks Hermione haven't done it yet and aren't his Ladies Potter first. She didn't want Astoria to have the hopefully wonderful experience before her and hopes it was nothing like shown in the Slytherin Common Room. Daphne blushes even harder when she thinks how gentle Harry would be. If some ask her is she evert relieved herself with Harry in mind she would lie if she claimed he wasn't always in her mind after all Harry was the only one she could really love. She can like a few guys but never love one of them like she loves Harry. Daphne got shaken out of her mind when she sees the scars as she sees Hermione look at them.

Hermione sees Harry on his knees and notice more scars on his legs but was more worried about Harry himself as the scars didn't look new. All the girls focus on Harry ask exactly the same thing "are you okay Harry?" Harry showed his wand arm and at the end in his hand was a wand.

Harry gave his signature smile and says "I got the Elder Wand. I felt Tom closing in it seems he had found who he was searching for last night and was very close to grabbing the Elder Wand. Dumbledore had the Elder Wand."

Hermione's face shows understanding while the other girls especially Gabby and Andromeda looks confused. Harry saw that and says "Dumbledore was buried with his wand, this wand. Tom was at Hogwarts ready to open the sarcophagus containing Dumbledore's body. Is was able to get the wand before he could grab it. I feel he is very angry and is already gone from Hogwarts."

Harry sees the black belt and grab a knife before cutting his palm and let seven blood drops on the wand before putting the knife back in his sheath. The wand glows before the glow dies down and Harry says "it seems the wand has accepted my claim, but I feel he already did as I won from Malfoy many times and disarmed him more than once that this wand had only changed his alliance to Malfoy as nobody more worthy had disarmed Dumbledore well with my blood he finds me more worthy at least I think he does."

Andi forcible grabs Harry's hand to close the cut when Katie asks "Harry why did you use such an amount of power? Also, why took it 5 minutes before you could get the wand. The Sword Of Gryffindor you got in a few seconds maybe ten at most."

Harry says "I needed to push through the spells on Dumbledore's sarcophagus, the spells Hogwarts had to protect Hogwarts even though Tom had apparated in, but fortunately they let me enter almost immediately as they recognized me being Lord Gryffindor and Lord Slytherin and the distance was also quite far. Also when Tom came close I need to fight his magic that was dispelling the spells and charms I already managed to push through. When Tom opened the sarcophagus it was the only thing I needed to get the wand here."

Hermione says "okay Harry stay till so Andi can examine you."

Harry want to stand up to say he was fine, but a glare from all the girls stop him. He still wants to stand up but all the girls help Katie and Luna to keep Harry on his knees so he can't run away. Katie was holding his arm while Luna was leaning on Harry with her head in his shoulder almost like she slept. The other girls put their hands on his shoulder or back to keep him in place. It took a few minutes when Andromeda put her wand away and all the girls step away from Harry.

Andi says "Harry is okay and there are no problems. I do suggest taking it easy with your magic as you used quite a large amount of magic. I think if you take it easy today you would be fine so that means don't use much magic and don't overextend yourself. "

Harry smiles and says "okay Andi. Thank you for examining me if I would hurt myself by using to much magic or overextending myself the girls would kill me."

Harry see all the girls glare beside Luna and Gabby. Luna was still leaning on Harry and Gabby had another look in her eyes. He gives the other girls his signature smile and most girls look away as that smile make them blush. Only Daphne with her ice-queen mask she managed to get up again just in time and Su with an indifferent face that is a little bit redding then normal keeps glaring. He says "I am sorry. I don't mean it like that."

Daphne face softened for a bit while Su gave a small smile.

Harry says "I a starving. I think I, Katie and Luna missed breakfast. We need to have a large lunch. Hermione, is it a problem if I take the nourishment potions before lunch?"

Hermione smiles and says "that should be no problem as long as you have a large enough lunch that is to cover the breakfast and lunch."

Please read and review, but I also appreciate PM's (that I will answer as soon as possible). In the next chapter, the girls will have a shopping trip to make sure everybody has new clothes or like to buy some clothes to entice Harry and some ask the girls for what Neville might like. The purebloods will be in for a big shock as they go to a muggle mall.

Also, we see Tom's side as he almost got the elder wand and returning back to Malfoy Manor including meeting Grindelwald, how the night with Astoria and Susan go and if the word count allows it we see Death Surprise and Ollivander that gather supplies for new wands to make them for a few people with the help of Narcissa getting the supplies.

There is too much for the next chapter. You will see how far we can get to.