Emma just smiled, "ok Hermione, we probably deserved that but you know fine well that wasn't what your father was asking."
"In the past few weeks you have been totally immersed in the magical world and in constant contact with it's two most powerful users, namely us. Hermione and I had a worry that our bond was affecting those around us so it is entirely possible that our magic healed you." Hermione took over from Harry.
"You have also been staying in a sentient magical castle and the healing powers of phoenix tears are legendary. It could even be a combination of effects but the result is certain, mum is pregnant with a boy who will be magical." Hermione was extremely happy, she would now have her mum with her throughout their pregnancies.
"Well that at least explains last night," said Dan, "when she was carrying Hermione her mood swings were the stuff of legends."
"When a non-magical woman has a magical baby growing inside them it affects their moods and cravings. Oh Harry, we may have to change mums present," said Hermione.
Emma's mood changed again, "we should be celebrating but macaroni just doesn't do this justice."
"Mum, would you let us take care of it?" Harry asked, Emma's nod of agreement brought a smile to his face as he said, "guys!"
Six Potter elves immediately appeared in the living room, eager to please the people responsible for their freedom.
"Could we have dinner in an hour? Surprise us. Oh and something to drink in the meantime but non-alcoholic, due to the pregnant ladies here." He asked.
The elves all popped away; almost bouncing with excitement and moments later a punch bowl appeared on the centre of the table.
Dan made sure everyone had a glass before he made a toast, "Christmas is a time for families and we are delighted to welcome the Potters joining with ours. The thought that next year there will be another four of us fills me with so much joy I could be the first muggle to cast a patronus. Merry Christmas everyone."
The spiced, fruit punch was the best any of them had tasted and an excellent precursor to opening presents.
Amanda opened the black velvet box and couldn't believe the diamonds set in the necklace were real; her hands were actually shaking as she removed it, holding it up to the light. The way it sparkled confirmed her fears, it was real and when she put it on it made her feel like a millionaire. If she ever decided to sell it, she would be.
Harry got his promised set of custom made golf clubs, complete with the Gryffindor emblem engraved into the back of each club head. They were fabulous and even non-golfer Harry couldn't wait to try them out.
Dan opened his present, a book titled 'Worlds Greatest Golfing Holes.' As he opened the book, a gift certificate fell out. Dan looked at the certificate then glanced over at the kids who were smiling.
Emma read the certificate, "Welcome to Granger's Golf Course, a nine hole course designed by Daniel Granger."
The Grangers looked to the Potters for an explanation.
"Hermione and I are leaving to live on our island, we hope you will come with us and dad can design his own golf course. The elves will build it and we are planning cottages for them to stay. They will all take turns at staying there as that's about as near a vacation as we could get them to take."
Hermione continued flawlessly, "there's a twenty four bedroom house as well as a guest house and the choice would be yours, although Dobby and Winky are using the guest house at the moment for their honeymoon."
The Grangers all had that 'catching flies' expression but Harry kept going, "they were life bonded at breakfast this morning. Open your present mum."
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