Y/N glared as he finished with the Dursley's. He looked down at their broken, bleeding, quivering bodies with disgust. He sneered at them viciously:

"The only reason you're still breathing is that Albus Dumbledore said it's important Harry live in this house, to keep him safe... but I swear if you harm a hair on his head again not even Dumbledore will be able to save you. Your ends will come slow. They will come bloody and painfully. You will beg for the release of death a long time before it comes!"

Y/N spat on the floor in front of a weeping Vernon, snarling and muttering "pathetic" as he left the upstairs hallway. He exited to the backyard and looked at the sun that was just starting to break over the horizon. The boys would just about be getting back to the burrow. Y/N cast a cleaning spell on himself, removing the Dursley's blood before apparating.

-~-

The sun was just starting to rise as the small blue Ford Anglia flew along the Devon countryside. It lowered shakily before landing with a jerk on the long sweeping drive of the Burrow.

The light had just poked over the nearby hills as Harry and the three Weasley boys got out the car, illuminating the Burrow to resemble the finest Rembrandt. It was truly a scene of magnificence. Harry fell in love with the ramshackled home instantly.

"Ok remember lads, quietly" Fred spoke barely above a whisper.

"What about Y/N?" Harry asked worriedly. "How is he going to meet us here?"

The redheads shrugged their shoulders before a pop next to them caused Ron to jump and shriek. Y/N appeared next to the boys, instantly grabbing Harry by the arm and pulling him behind the car. He examined Harry's black eye and then looked him over, checking over the rest of his body.

"Any breaks Harry? Any other pain?"

"No, Y/N. He only hit me once."

Harry noticed Y/N's fists clench. He quickly hugged his best friend in an attempt to calm him down.

"It's ok Y/N. You guys saved me. I'm ok".

Harry pulled back from the hug and looked up at Y/N, worried to ask the big question. Y/N spoke up, as if he has used his legilimency on the boy.

"Harry. They had to learn the lesson. I taught them one they will never forget".

"Did you kill them?" Harry asked with concern. Y/N looked at him momentarily before answering:

"No. But if they hurt you again I will k-"

Y/N was cut off the the shrill sound of Molly Weasley's yell.

"Where have you been?"

Harry and Y/N looked up to see Molly and Hermione standing in the doorway, both with their hands on their hips.

"Fuck!" Y/N looked down, whispering to himself.

Harry swore he saw a look of fear in his best friend's eyes. It was fear, and it wasn't fear of his godmother.

"YOU!!!!"

The boys heard the yell and jumped. One of them more so than they others. It seemed Hermione had picked up from Molly quite quickly. Her angry glare rested solely upon Y/N.

"Beds empty..." Molly started.

"No note" Hermione concluded.

The two females were finishing each other's sentences now. This wasn't good.

"You could have died...."

"You could have been seen"

"This is terrifying" Ron whispered to Harry. "It's like they're twins"

Harry could only nod.

"Of course I'm not mad at you Harry, or you Y/N dear" Molly said smiling, 180 degrees from only a moment ago.

"Speak for yourself Molly" Hermione snarled, finishing by marching up to Y/N, grabbing his ear and dragging him inside for a damn good tongue lashing.

"Ow ow ow" is all the boys heard as their usually terrifying friend/godbrother was dragged indoors.

The twins would have teased Y/N about this later, if they hadn't been so terrified of both he and an angry Hermione.

"Bloody Hell" Ron whimpered, Harry nodding in agreement.

-~-

The four boys sat quietly at the breakfast table, their heads down as Molly cooked breakfast. They were joined by Bill, Charlie, Maisy and an irate looking Percy. Muffled raised voices could be heard from upstairs, well one muffled voice anyway.

"Morning Harry, what are you doing here? Why is Hermione yelling at Y/N upstairs?" Maisy asked with a smile.

"These three and Y/N took the car to get Harry last night" Molly replied in her 'I'm very angry' mum tone.

"They we're keeping him prisoner Mum. There were bars on his windows" Ron whined as Harry nodded in agreement.

"You best hope I don't put bars on your windows Ronald Weasley!" Molly shot back, causing her youngest son to gulp.

At that moment Ginny ran into the kitchen, asking her mother happily:

"Mummy, have you seen my jumper?"

"Yes dear, it was on the cat" Molly replied happily.

Ginny looked across and saw Harry sitting there, he smiled at her and gave her a cheery "hello".

All the colour drained from Ginny's face as her eyes widened in terror. She slowly backed out the room before bolting away at full speed.

"What did I do?" Harry asked in stunned disbelief.

"Ginny... she's been going on about either you or Y/N all summer. Dead boring actually" Ron whined.

The group was joined by Y/N and Hermione. Hermione had led Y/N in by the hand, their fingers interlocked as they sat down opposite Ron and Harry. Y/N's breakfast began to cook magically as he sat with his head down. He was very quiet.

Harry looked between the two- Hermione who had an angry glare still and Y/N who resembled a small child that had been disciplined.

Hermione must be very strict Harry thought to himself.

Arthur walked in the door smiling to himself as he spoke loudly:

"Morning Weasleys, morning Hermione, Maisy, Y/N, and who might you be?"

He asked looking over at Harry as he took a seat at the end of the table.

"Oh, Harry sir. Harry Potter"

"Good lord, are you really?" Arthur asked happily. "Just arrive did you?"

"Y/N and the our three youngest sons took that enchanted car of yours to Surrey and back last night" Molly exclaimed.

"Did you really?" Arthur asked happily. "How did it go?"

He was promptly slapped on the shoulder and quickly changed his tune.

"That was very wrong of you boys. Very wrong indeed"

The boys chuckled, as did Y/N before he saw Hermione's glare and looked down again. An angry Hermione was quite the sight to behold and he did not want to face her wrath again. Maisy looked at the pair with a chuckle:

"Why are you holding Y/N's hand Hermione?"

Maisy giggled along with the twins.

"I am holding onto him tightly, Maisy, so that he can't just apparate away again like he tried in the bedroom."

George and Fred lost it at this point, both breaking into raucous laughter.

"You didn't Y/N...did you?" they managed between laughs. Y/N sighed:

"Yeah, but I sort of misjudged the rooms."

"He landed right on top of me!" Percy said in a stern tone, extremely unimpressed.

"I was asleep!"

That was it. The whole table was now in hysterics except for Percy. Even Hermione couldn't help but break down in laughter.

It eventually ended as two owls screeched, flying towards the kitchen. One flew majestically through an open window, dropping letters to Y/N and Hermione before flying back out. The other flew face first into a closed window and landed unconscious on the window sill.

"He's always doing that" Ron muttered.

"It's our Hogwarts Letters" Percy stated after collecting the mail from the unconscious bird. "They've sent us Harry and Maisy's as well".

"Dumbledore... doesn't miss a trick that man" Arthur chuckles.

"No but where would we be without him" Molly agreed happily.

"These won't be cheap mum" Fred stated as he read through the list on his letter.

"The spell books alone are very expensive" George added.

"We'll manage" Molly smiled before Y/N spoke up sincerely:

"I'll be covering the cost of everyone's Hogwarts supplies Molly. Same for you two 'Mione and Maisy."

"No you can't do that" Molly and Maisy said at the same time. Y/N looked between them:

"Arthur, Molly. We're family. I'd rather my Galleons help out family than sit in a vault gathering dust. And you wouldn't even have to worry about it Maisy if you hadn't picked the right side, been such a good person. You shouldn't be punished for that".

"If you're sure Y/N, you would be doing this family a tremendous service" Arthur said gratefully.

"Of course I'm sure" Y/N added smiling at his godfather.

"Thank you Y/N" Maisy added. She wiped away some tears as George rubbed her shoulder. She was touched, overwhelmed even, at the kindness and generosity of her friend.

"My parents are ok with my costs Y/N" Hermione said quietly. Y/N squeezed Hermione's hand, their fingers still interlocked as he leant down and whispered into her ear:

"I know, but I just like spoiling you" Y/N grinned as Hermione lit up. She mouthed a thank you through her blushing cheeks.

"We'll go to Diagon Alley next Thursday at 11:00am" Molly stated excitedly. Y/N raised an eyebrow and chuckled at his godmother:

"That was...oddly specific but ok"

"That's the day I'm going home" Hermione added. "We can meet my parents there".

"It's sorted then. And after breakfast you five can degnome the garden as punishment for sneaking out" Molly added as she glared at the boys.

-~-

It had been a frustrating hour of attempted degnoming in the garden. It was not going well. The gnomes did not like the method of disposal, therefore neither did Y/N.

"I swear you swing one more gnome over the fence you're following it George!" Y/N snapped.

George thought he had called Y/N's bluff. He sent a gnome flying. He screamed as he was levitated, promptly following the gnome, flying over the fence as well.

"Y/N you aren't supposed to use magic outside school" Hermione admonished him as Maisy ran out the yard to check on George.

"You saw the note" Y/N smirked and winked at Hermione. She stomped her foot. Damn Y/N's confidence.

"How are we supposed to get rid of the bloody things then Y/N?" Ron moaned as he and Harry fought off a gnome who was trying to attack them.

"Oh for fucks... Fred run inside and get a container" Y/N grizzled. He pointed his wand at the gnome and cast

Immobulus

The gnome froze in place, Y/N then casting

Diminuendo

The gnome shrunk down to a couple of inches in size, Y/N finally casting:

Accio

He caught the gnome just as Fred returned and handed Y/N a biscuit tin Y/N placed the shrunken Magical Creature in.

-~-

After half an hour they had caught a dozen gnomes. Y/N had accio'd several holes. There didn't seem to be any more.

"Alright now what?" Harry asked, feeling tired after his gnome fighting escapades and his early start to the day.

"Yeah, we can't keep them shrunk and immobilised in a biscuit tin forever" Ron added with a tone of derision.

"We're not going to. I'm going for a quick trip. Want to join me 'Mione?" Y/N yelled out to the girl who was sat talking with Maisy and Ginny. She smiled and nodded, and as she approached Y/N he smiled, adding:

"Some people I'd really like you to meet".

Hermione nodded as she nervously stood next to him.

"Ok 'Mione this is your first time apparating. Just take my arm and relax. Ron tell your mum we'll be back in a few hours."

With a pop they were gone. Hermione felt like she had been squeezed through a small tube and then pushed out again.

They were standing in front of a beautiful country manorhouse. Hermione was a little wobbly on her feet but otherwise ok. Y/N spoke to her calmly and reassuringly:

"Just take a minute 'Mione. You've done incredibly well. Most people throw up their first time apparating. I'm here if you need me."

Hermione gripped Y/N tightly as she waited for her head to stop spinning.

"Can't imagine why" Hermione groaned before laughing a little. She couldn't believe it, she had just apparated with Y/N. As she composed herself she looked at the beautiful manor house in front of her.

"Where are we?" She asked.

"At the home of some very old friends, come on" Y/N smiled, knocking on the door.

An older lady answered and immediately greeted Y/N with a hug and an American accent.

"Y/N dear how are you? Come in come in. Newt you've got to see who's here"

"Wait a minute" Hermione asked as an old man came around the corner and embraced Y/N tightly. Y/N returned the hug, smiling widely and as they separated Y/N turned back to Hermione.

"Hermione Granger, let me introduced you to Newt and Tina Scamander".

-~-

The four of them had a wonderful afternoon. Newt and Tina showed Hermione their private reserve that was in the basement. She marvelled at the size of it and was immediately reminded of the Hogwarts Reserve. She was amazed at all the Magical Creatures, many breeds of which they didn't have at Hogwarts.

Tina had questioned her intently about their relationship when Y/N and Newt has gone to settle the gnomes in downstairs. She reassured Hermione that she had spoken to Penny frequently about the young couple and that she shouldn't give up.

"You should see his eyes when he talks about you. It's the same look I see in Newt's eyes every morning when I wake up. It's the look of love. Just don't give up Hermione. We're both rooting for you."

She smiled warmly. It was returned by Hermione who positively lit up at Tina's words.

After Y/N and Newt returned the four had discussed Newt and Tina's grandson who was starting at Hogwarts this coming school year. Y/N and Hermione both assured the couple they would keep an eye out for him and watch over him.

Finally, the couple had gushed over Y/N's efforts to save the Leviathan, and the award their son had granted him that bore their name. Hermione had become sad at this, because of how it affected her and Y/N's relationship, but she kept that to herself.

The pair left as it was getting late in the day and Molly would be worried, but Tina had first made Hermione promise to owl her frequently. She had taken an instant shine to the young witch.

When the pair arrived back at the Burrow Hermione had taken a while to settle after apparating. She held onto Y/N tightly.

"We can't call that a date because you have a girlfriend. But thank you for a wonderful day" Hermione smiled as she looked up at Y/N. He leant down and kissed the top of her head.

"You are most welcome 'Mione. Told you they were wonderful people".