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Author: pottervader Story: Harry Potter and the Prophesied Six Rating: Teens Setting: AU Status: WIP Reviews: 27 Words: 374,905
Disclaimer: This story was made without any intention of profiting from it. Only the original characters and the plot are mine. The rest of it belongs to JKR. A/N: Shorter than usual but I was busy the first week after I posted the last one. I also put it a bit that I left out from the end of the last chapter. Please review.
She had loved riding on his motorbike, snuggled against his back as the wind blew around them, even if the helmet had been a bit uncomfortable at first. Harry had told her it was necessary to wear them for safety even with magic. He had told her all about learning to ride the thing from Sirius — in the dead of night, so she wouldn't find out. The Muggle carnival had been another wonderful experience. All the rides had been enjoyable. Even the various games and food were different enough to entice her to try them all. But the party was the best thing of the whole day. All her friends were there: Luna, Colin, the Potters, Blacks and Longbottoms, and even Melinda Piper, who had come all the way from Ireland with Seamus, even though she was still undergoing psychological therapy for the trauma from the attack on Hogsmeade last October. It was a tearful reunion between Ginny, Rose and Mel who said that Seamus' mum expected her to be well enough to return to Hogwarts for the coming term. Mel had managed to continue her studies with a private tutor and had taken her O.W.L.s the day before, so she would be able to join Ginny and Rose in sixth year. The food was fabulous, all cooked by Molly. The gifts from her friends ranged from a new set of Chaser gloves from Rose and Maggie, to clothes, to magical beauty products. Harry commented that Ginny didn't really need the latter, which earned the black-haired young man a passionate kiss from Ginny that had her brothers groaning in protest. Finally, as evening turned into night, she had led Harry away from the party to relax under their favorite tree. She was glad that it had not been destroyed during the Death Eater attack on The Burrow last Christmas. She felt so content and loved as she laid her head on Harry's chest. Harry encircled her with his arms and whispered, "I'm glad you enjoyed the day, but it's not over yet. I do have one more present for you." He reached into his pocket and pulled out a small wrapped box. Ginny took the box and opened it. She grew more curious when the unwrapped gift turned out to be a velvet box. Her eyes widened at the sight of the ring nestled inside. It had a single two-carat diamond in a princess-style setting with two small emeralds flanking it. She sat up and faced him, trembling. Tears started to form in her eyes when Harry knelt on one knee in front of her. "I know the bond means we're married but not many people know of that," Harry began explaining. "Every girl deserves to have their dream wedding and I know from your memories that you used to dream of marrying me when you were younger. I think even your mum has been hoping to plan one for us since you were six. This way, you'll have the wedding you've always wanted, your mum gets to plan her only daughter's wedding, and we'll have a proper date to celebrate our union every year. So, Ginny, will you marry me?" Ginny felt so happy and threw her arms around him. "Yes, Harry, yes, I'll marry you." Their lips then met and Ginny knew this birthday had truly been the best she had ever had. ******* The rest of their families and friends were surprised by their engagement but agreed that it was just right. Molly was ecstatic and admitted that she had been afraid that Harry and Ginny would not want to have a wedding ceremony because of the bond. She did insist they wait until Ginny was of age before having it. Lily didn't care about the date, but was equally happy to help plan for the wedding. The two women were soon meeting more often than usual. The Saturday after Ginny's birthday, the Potters and Grangers (who were still living with the former) were having breakfast at the expanded table of Potter Manor's kitchen like any other day that summer when three unfamiliar owls came through the open window bearing letters. They dropped their loads in front of Harry, Rose and Hermione. The seals on the envelopes showed that they were their Hogwarts letters for the upcoming term. Harry noticed that Rose was looking nervously at the envelope in front of her. Realizing that it would contain, not just the usual letter about the coming term, but also her O.W.L. results, he could understand her nervousness. "Don't worry, sis," he said to her, "I doubt you failed more than two subjects." "Harry!" his mum said, "Don't tease your sister like that." "Sorry, Rose," he said, grinning at her. "But, really, if you failed anything, I'll kiss the giant squid in Black Lake." Glaring at him, Rose opened the envelope and took out the parchment inside it. She scanned it and gave a sigh of relief before passing it to their mother. Lily took it and read the letter with James looking at it over her shoulder. When they finished, the two elder Potters grabbed hold of Rose and gave her a tight hug. "Congratulations, sweetheart," Lily said, "Ten O.W.L.s is a great achievement. Well done." Harry grabbed the parchment off the table. Hermione read it over his shoulder. Dear Miss Potter, Here are the results of your O.W.L.s, placed alphabetically by subject. I would like you to know that you are just as brilliant as your mother, whom I had the privilege of testing both for O.W.L.s and N.E.W.T.s almost twenty years ago, and was easily the most brilliant student of her generation. You're even brighter than your brotherm which is quite a revelation. I look forward to testing you for N.E.W.T.s in two years' time. Sincerely, Griselda Marchbanks ORDINARY WIZARDING LEVEL RESULTS Pass Grades Fail Grades OUTSTANDING (O) POOR (P) EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS (E) DREADFUL (D) ACCEPTABLE (A) TROLL (T) Ancient Runes: O Arithmancy: O Astronomy: O Written O Practical E Care of Magical Creatures: E Written E Practical E Charms: O Written O Practical O Defense Against the Dark Arts: O Written O Practical O Herbology: O Written O Practical O History of Magic E Potions: O Written O Practical E Transfiguration: O Written O Practical O
"And why not?" he heard Ginny ask him over their bond, "She's got your mum's brains and had the better choice of electives, not to mention that she manages to remain awake in History of Magic." "I never knew that," Harry answered her. "How does she do that? Only Hermione does that when we have Binns." "Tell me about it," Ginny said. "She won't even tell me, her best friend." "I assume you got your results as well, love," Harry said. "How'd you do?" "You can see for yourself," Ginny replied. "I'm coming over now." Harry told everyone that Ginny was coming over then congratulated his sister with a big hug and a kiss on the cheek. A few seconds later, they heard the Floo activate, then Ginny walked into the kitchen, greeting everyone before plopping down on Harry's lap. She handed him a piece of parchment which he took hold of to read. Dear Miss Weasley, Here are the results of your O.W.L.s, placed alphabetically by subject. I look forward to seeing you again in two years' time when you take your N.E.W.T.s. Sincerely, Griselda Marchbanks ORDINARY WIZARDING LEVEL RESULTS Pass Grades Fail Grades OUTSTANDING (O) POOR (P) EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS (E) DREADFUL (D) ACCEPTABLE (A) TROLL (T) Ancient Runes: O Astronomy: E Written E Practical E Arithmancy: O Care of Magical Creatures: E Written E Practical E Charms: O Written E Practical O Defense Against the Dark Arts: O Written E Practical O Herbology: E Written O Practical E History of Magic A Potions: E Written O Practical E Transfiguration: O Written O Practical O
"Yeah," Ginny replied, pouting slightly, "but only five Outstandings; Rose got seven." "No 'buts', you got more than I did, both in O.W.L.s and Outstandings," he told her before kissing her passionately. Ginny didn't protest anymore, reveling in returning the kiss just as passionately. Their hands had started to roam when someone noisily cleared their throat. "All right, you two," Hermione said, "There are little kids at this table." Pulling apart, they smiled sheepishly at Harry's and Hermione's parents, who smiled back at them while ignoring the three toddlers who were giggling. Both sets of parents congratulated Ginny on her scores. Hermione then opened her own letter. As she pulled out the parchment, something fell out onto the table with a metal clang. She picked it up and looked at it in shock. It was a badge, similar in shape to the prefect's badge, but it had the words 'Head Girl' on it. Harry and Ginny rushed up to her and hugged her at the same time. "Congratulations, Hermione," they both said simultaneously. Her parents finally caught on and left their seats to give their own congratulations. Lily, James and Rose also congratulated her. It took a few minutes for Hermione to emerge from her shock, then she smiled brightly. "I did it," she said. "I've reached one of my goals since I started at Hogwarts. Is Ron up yet, Ginny? I want to be the one to tell him." "He was just coming down the stairs as I left, Hermione," Ginny said. "I'm sure he's stuffing his face right now. You can wait a few more minutes to make sure you'll have his full attention. He's coming over, anyway. Harry, open your letter. I want to see if you're still a Prefect, just like me." She also had her Prefect badge in her hand. Harry picked up his envelope up and noted that it was as thick as those of the previous two years. He removed the letter within, then upended the envelope. A badge fell out but, to his shock, instead of 'prefect', it said 'Head Boy'. Ginny beamed at him and gave him a quick kiss on the lips before getting off his lap. "Oh, Harry," his mum said, rushing to him and hugging him tightly, "just like your father." When Lily released him, it was James' turn to hug and congratulate him. "We shouldn't be surprised. After all, unlike me, you've been Prefect for two years now. I doubt there's anyone else who deserves to be Head Boy in your year." Rose and Hermione also hugged Harry to congratulate him and Hermione's parents gave their own congratulations. Even the three toddlers looked happy for him, even if they didn't know why. "This is great, Harry," Hermione said. "I was afraid that I'd have someone from another House sharing Head duties with me." "I do wonder who the seventh-year Gryffindor prefects are now," Harry said. "I don't think McGonagall would have Ron as both Prefect and Quidditch Captain. It would be a bit too much for him, since we have N.E.W.T.s this year." "Well, maybe it's Neville," Rose said. "Dean and Seamus don't have what it takes to be Prefects." "I'm sure we'll find out soon enough," Harry said. "The others should be here soon." Harry was indeed right and so was Rose. When the two Longbottom siblings, Ron and Ti arrived an hour later, they found out that Neville was indeed the seventh-year Gryffindor male prefect while Ti had been appointed the fifth-year male Gryffindor prefect. McGonagall also retained Ron as the Quidditch team Captain. Now the only mystery was the identity of the seventh-year Gryffindor female prefect since Hermione was now Head Girl. The rest of the summer went by quickly as they resumed their morning runs, exercises and training sessions along with Quidditch games. The teens got to go to Muggle London a few times on shopping trips with barely an escort. They also started to teach Daisy, Andrew and Daniel how to fly. Hermione and her parents were apprehensive at first to allow Daniel to get on a broom at his age, but the Potters and Weasleys assured them that it was all part of a normal Wizarding childhood. At any rate, the brooms used by the toddlers only hovered up to three feet from the ground and moved slowly. The three toddlers loved it and were soon spending half their day on the brooms. Rose celebrated her birthday on the last Sunday of August, which was a day before the actual date, with a party at Potter Manor attended by the same guests as had attended Ginny's, including Mel Pipper, who had also passed her O.W.L.s. Rose's favorite gift was, naturally, from Neville, a heart-shaped locket with a picture of all the Potters in one half and a picture of her and Neville on the other side. The eight teens spent the day and night of August 31st in Potter Manor so they could all go together to King's Cross. Since September 1st was a Tuesday, they would have had to contend with the weekday London traffic if they had driven there. Instead, James had arranged for secret Portkeys for the kids and the five adults accompanying them to the station who were Lily, Molly, Remus, Tonks and Sam. The Portkey activated at nine o'clock, giving the kids plenty of time to say goodbye and find a compartment for themselves. Aurors were present all around the platform, providing security led by Sirius and Frank. Soon, they heard the sounds of other students arriving at the platform. Many of their friends came by their compartment to greet them and talk for a while. At eleven o'clock, the train pulled out of the station. A half-hour later, Hermione told Harry that they should head for the Heads' compartment to prepare for their meeting with the prefects which would be in another hour, earning a groan from Harry. Ginny wanted to accompany them but Hermione refused, saying she would only distract Harry as they planned for the meeting. As the time for the meeting drew closer, the other prefects started to arrive. Ginny, Ti and Neville were the first to come into the compartment ten minutes before the meeting. Harry greeted his bond mate with a quick peck before rejoining Hermione at the center area. Colin Creevey, who was the sixth-year male Gryffindor prefect, came in a minute later with Luna, who was the sixth-year female prefect for Ravenclaw. Hot on their heels were the Patil twins. Now they knew that Parvati was the seventh-year female prefect for Gryffindor, which came as a relief. Within the next quarter hour, the rest of the prefects appeared, including the Slytherin seventh-year prefects, Blaise Zabini and Daphne Greengrass. It was surprising to find out that the female fifth-year Gryffindor prefect was Romilda Vane, but at least she kept her distance from Ti. Harry did notice her looking at Neville through most of the meeting. Hermione started the meeting and explained that even with their success against the Death Eaters the previous June, the war wasn't over yet and the Defense Club was going to continue. Harry then interjected that despite that, it was important for the students to continue their other activities including Quidditch and Hogsmeade weekends. Hermione also proposed two Balls, one at Christmas and another on Valentine's Day, to lift the spirits of the student body. Everyone became enthusiastic about that, but Hermione told them to keep it quiet until she had got permission from the Headmaster. They then settled down to arrange the patrol schedules before ending the meeting. On their way back to their compartment, they ran into Melinda Piper and Seamus Finnegan who told them that they were now dating. The rest of the trip to Hogwarts was peaceful and they soon arrived at Hogsmeade station as the sun was setting. Aurors were very visible as the students disembarked and made their way to the castle. Harry was very glad that there were no signs that a battle had been fought in and around the castle barely three months before. The Sorting and Welcome Feast all proceeded normally. Since the term started in the middle of the week, classes would begin promptly the following day so the students were soon sent to their common rooms to get to bed. Ti went ahead of the others since, as the fifth-year prefect, he had to escort the new first-years to the Gryffindor common room. Unfortunately, he had to do it with Romilda, so Maggie went along with him. Harry and Hermione heard Professor McGonagall calling them as they got up from their seats at Gryffindor table along with Ginny, Ron, Neville and Rose. "Mr. Potter, Miss Granger," the Deputy Headmistress began, "I'm sure you know that as the Head students you have your own quarters. I will escort you to them." "Professor," Harry said, "is it okay if our other friends come with us to see our quarters?" McGonagall looked at the other four teens for several seconds but finally said, "Very well, I suppose it's all right. Since Miss Weasley and Mr. Longbottom are prefects, they will need to know where to find you anyway." McGonagall led the six teens up to the seventh floor but turned away from Gryffindor tower toward the same corridor as the Room of Requirement. Before reaching the picture of Barnaby the Barmy, they came upon a large picture of a castle on a hill overlooking a lake. Looking closely at it, they recognized it as the view of Hogwarts when you came in from the Lake. "This picture functions much like the Fat Lady's portrait, acting as the door to your new quarters and requiring a password to gain entrance," McGonagall said. She faced the portrait and said clearly, "Heads' rooms," and the picture swung outward, revealing an opening just like that leading to Gryffindor Tower. "You may change the password if you like, Mr. Potter, Miss Granger." Going through, they saw a room similar to their common room but smaller in size. The wall opposite the picture entrance had a fireplace in the center flanked by windows that looked down on the lake. A study table was below each window and a couch stood before the fireplace. The other walls had a door on each. "The door to the left leads to your room, Miss Granger, while the right door leads to yours, Mr. Potter," McGonagall said. "Each room has its own private bathroom. I know you and Miss Weasley, or should I say, Mrs. Potter, are considered to be married, Mr. Potter, so certain considerations have been made for your needs. However, I ask you to be discreet and limit any overly amorous activities to weekends at the most." She waited for Ginny and Harry, who were both looking embarrassed, to nod their heads before turning to Ron. "Mr. Weasley, while I allow you to visit Miss Granger, you are not to emulate your sister and Mr. Potter in the extent of activities allowed." She then looked at Rose and Neville. "You two, as well as Miss Longbottom and Mr. Black, can also visit the two Heads; however, please be back in Gryffindor Tower by curfew. Mr. Potter, Miss Granger, I will give you the passwords to all the common rooms tomorrow since you may need to enter the other Houses to do your jobs. However, it does not give you free reign to enter them at will, and most certainly not to do any mischief to their residents. Good night." Once the Deputy Headmistress had left, the eight teens looked into the Heads' bedrooms and found that each room had a four-poster bed similar to the ones in the dormitories, a cabinet, another study table and a door leading to a bathroom with a sink, toilet and separate tub and shower. A window dominated one wall in each, also overlooking the lake. Harry's and Hermione's trunks were at the foot of their respective beds. Harry and Hermione decided to change the present password to 'Hogwarts stands united' and told it to their friends. They would have to give it to the other prefects as well. After chatting with them for a while, Rose and Neville decided to return to Gryffindor Tower. Harry wondered if they would detour into a broom cupboard before getting back to the common room but decided he didn't want to know. Once the portrait had closed behind Rose and Neville, Ginny just smirked at Harry as she pulled him toward his room. Glancing over his shoulder, he could see Hermione pushing Ron down onto the sofa before he could protest Ginny's actions. Ginny pushed Harry down onto the bed and flicked her wand to shut the door. Then Ginny's lips crashed into his, driving all thought from his mind. It was almost curfew when Ginny and Ron finally left the Heads' quarters. Good thing the Tower was close by.
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