Harry and Hermione were in the ROR that night. Kreacher had prepared a gourmet dinner for two, and the two young lovers ate with abandon. Little intimate looks the holding of hands and a few stolen kisses were the fare for the night. Harry brought out the apartment trunk and introduced it to Hermione.
When she entered the Library, she almost slipped on the drool. It was full every title in flourish and blots had was there. "Happy belated Birthday Hermione!" Harry was beaming at her. "I have a standing order for all new titles included." Her library was almost as extensive as Hogwarts and included about three quarters of the restricted section. "I just hope I don't lose you to all of this."
Hermione turned on Harry and kissed him fully for the first time as a deliberate action. The resultant glow to any one else would have been blinding, but to them it was as pleasant and a warm spring breeze.
The next morning in the Great Hall, the Owls were arriving as they did every morning. Three owls headed for Harry and Hermione. One each from the ministry for magic, and one for Harry from Gringgots, what happened when they opened them was beyond anything either expected.
The ones from the ministry were identical except for the name on the envelope.
Each congratulating the couple on their soul bond marriage, and stating they were emancipated.
The one from the Bank included a port key, insisting that the couple come to the bank the same day as soon as possible.
Both Harry and Hermione sat at the table looking like fish out of water. They only realized their love the night before, now they are married. In their hearts they were ecstatic, to the world they had no idea what to say until Dumbledore came up to them and took the letters.
Albus Looked over the letters and Harry felt like he was back at the Dursley's. "Mr. Potter I'm afraid I can't allow these things to hap…" Harry snatched the letters from Dumbledore's hand with out so much as wrinkling the paper. "Headmaster, This is my and Hermione's personal life. As you can plainly see we are married and emancipated. Something you can not change. We will be going to the bank today, if you choose to object we will find another magical school to attend."
The look on Dumbledore's face was as if he had been stabbed repeatedly in the heart. The boy he expected to be an instant follower turned out to have an impressive backbone. His plans for the boy were going down hill faster than he could contemplate. "Mr. Potter, I am your magical guardian and…"
Harry cut him off again. "You know sir that responsibility was terminated, because of your irresponsibility. Would you like me to illiterate the reasoning before the entire student body and your staff?"
Dumbledore paled as McGonagall walked up. "I will escort you to Diagon Alley Mr. and Mrs. Potter." Her eyes turned to the Headmaster as she continued. "Until further notice I will handle anything you need here at school so you may feel comfortable here, I will also arrange private Marriage quarters for you two. They will be ready when we return."
Gringotts later that morning.
Harry and Hermione were led to an exclusive office with the Potter crest on the door. In his last time through he never even heard of this. When they arrived at the door it opened of its own accord. A gruff voice called out from inside. "Come in Lord Potter we have much to discuss."
The room they entered was beautiful, it rivaled the Great Hall Of Hogwarts. The floor was jade of the deepest green The walls were pure white marble laced with gold the furnishing were ornate but tasteful. The hangings on the wall of ancient battles depicted in life like precision. As Harry and Hermione moved across the room, the old goblin moved out to greet them. "Lord and Lady Potter, I am Bloodaxe of the clan of Ragnok, I have been your families overseer for four generations. I hope to serve you well."
Harry extended his hand to Bloodaxe, "Sir it is my pleasure and honor to meet such an esteemed member of the Goblin clans. May our relationship fill our vaults to over flowing and see our enemies at our feet."
"Thank you Lord Potter may it be as you say."
Bloodaxe then continued. "We have several matters of some urgency; these should have been done on your eleventh birth solstice, so we must act quickly. First your head of house rings, since the soul bond your wife will also receive hers." Bloodaxe then took a deep red velvet box rimmed in gold from his desk and handed it and a gold ritual dagger to Harry. "Please allow seven drops of blood to fall upon the lock."
Harry did as instructed, when the last drop of blood hit the lock the box popped open revealing two beautiful rings. They were both intertwined Gold and platinum strands Encircling the ring in a count that was lost on Harry, within the rings was a perfect emerald with the Potter House crest etched deeply into it's center and inlaid with the purest of gold. The Crest was the Lion of Gryffindor its mouth open in a roar crossed by two wands encased in a perfect triangle. The rings were beyond beautiful. Harry took the larger of the two and placed it on the ring finger of his right hand. It was at first Far to large, But the strands began to move and twist before his eyes and caused the ring to adjust to fit him with out losing weight. It glowed with hidden magic as it penetrated his own magic and judged him. It found him worthy and filled his mind and soul with his family history and magic.
Harry now Knew why Dumbledore Had kept him in the Dark about his Heritage. The family magic's were beyond anything taught at Hogwarts, there were abilities now engulfing his system and he felt stronger than ever.
When his system finally settled, he turned to Hermione. "Wow, okay it's your turn." Harry took Hermione's right hand and slipped her ring on the ring finger, the Lady Potter ring adjusted to fit her finger and a similar rush of magic affected her.
Once they had the rings it continued With the reading of his parents will. Harry was more than a few trepidations concerning this, but it needed to be done.
Bloodaxe put two crystals on his desk, one was red with gold threads running through it, one was white with silver threads.
He tapped the red one with his finger and James Potter appeared above the Crystal.
I James Charlus Potter, Being of sound mind and body on this the twenty eighth day of October in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty one, do set this as my Last Will and testament All dated before this date are here by nullified.
Ok now that that is over. On to what must be done. This will must be read within one week of my death.
To my brother in all but Blood Sirius Black, I leave the care of my most precious Son Harry James Potter. Raise him as I would Sirius. I also leave the sum of one hundred thousand Galleons. Take care Padfoot We love you!
To my Other Brother Remus John Lupin, I Leave to you the Marauders Cabin, And five hundred thousand galleons. Now you can't give it back. Watch over our boys Moony, if not for your furry little problem you would be on the list as one of Harry's guardians.
To Peter Robert Pettigrew, See the codicils enclosed with this will instructions are on the envelope of each.
To Hogwarts School I leave the sum of fifty thousand galleons for new brooms.
To Minerva McGonagall I leave fifty thousand Galleons.
To my Beloved Son Harry James Potter All Titles lands and moneys are yours my son. Use them wisely. If your Mother and I should leave you at the same time, Know always you are the light of our existence and we will never really leave you. Look in your heart and know you are loved.
This concludes my last will and testament
It is witnessed by
Albus Dumbledore
Peter Pettigrew
Frank Longbottom
I Lilly Rose Potter, nee Evans, Being of sound mind and body on this the twenty eighth day of October in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty one, do set this as my Last Will and testament All dated before this date are here by nullified.
To Severus Tobias Snape, I leave one hundred thousand Galleons and my potions diary. Severus you were like my brother I know you wanted more. I do love you just not like you wanted. Look after my wonderful Son and teach him our childhood.
To Alice Longbottom, I leave you my love as you are my sister in all but blood. If Sirius can't take care of Harry I implore you too. I know Neville and Harry are already like brothers.
To Harry my beautiful son, I leave my books my journals and my love. You are my heart and my light in a very dark world. Be that light my son. Always see from your heart because I will be there with you.
Harry stopped the crystal at this point knowing he needed no more.