Hermione and Y/N ended up staying for dinner with the Scamanders. Gizmo needed to be bottle fed at 7:30- am and pm- for the next three months. Hermione took the first night feed and Y/N would take the next morning.

Hermione fed Gizmo 'like a natural' according to Tina, and he had gone to Y/N for a cuddle and fallen asleep lying onto his neck. Y/N had one arm round Hermione and the other holding up the tiny ball of fluff who was quietly snoring.

"He will sleep most of the time for the next three months as he grows into a juvenile body. He will usually wake up an hour or so before his feed, play for a bit then sleep for six hours, wake up for an hour and play before before sleeping til his next feed. Like I said about three months and the his real naughtiness will start. You will need to be firm with him. An untrained Niffler can be a disaster" Newt told the couple as Hermione leant her head on her boyfriend's shoulder.

"No worries Newt I can be a real hard arse believe it or not" Y/N smirked until he heard Hermione giggling.

"Are you calling me soft, Ms.Granger?" Y/N asked with a wry smile.

"Yes baby. When it comes to bad guys you are as dangerous as it comes. When it comes to me and cute fluffy Magical Creatures you are a marshmallow" Hermione grinned.

Tina laughed at this and agreed much to Y/N's mock shock and horror.

"I'll make sure both of them keep in line Newt." Hermione giggled as the man smiled. Y/N chuckled with resignation as he asked:

"You hear that kids? I'm the fun parent."

He looked around and noticed all their children had fallen asleep.

"Well we had better go and get the kids to bed. Thanks so much for today Newt, Tina. I genuinely feel better than I did this morning. I can't thank you enough and I can't thank you enough for organising it baby. I'm so blessed to be your boyfriend" Y/N smiled. He leant down and kissed his smiling lover gently on the lips as the elderly couple grinned warmly. They loved seeing these two so happy and in love.

They said their goodbyes as Y/N transfigured his and Hermione's clothes into Hogwarts robes.

"Why did you do that love?" Hermione asked.

Y/N picked up little Newt gently and placed him into Hermione's hood before handing Gizmo to big Newt to place in his own hood.

"My portal spell requires both hands love, and we have too many children" Y/N chuckled.

"I'd heard about this from Albus" Newt said enthusiastically. "It's incredible that you created this spell, and to rip a portal in space and time. It's mind boggling magic. This is what I was talking about with your power, Y/N."

"Thanks Newt. It takes a hell of a lot of strength and concentration to open and hold it. I wouldn't want to teach anyone- if it fell into the wrong hands, it's not worth thinking about."

Newt nodded in agreement. Y/N gently woke up Na-Hath and Hati. "Cmon guys we're all going to sleep in our special place tonight."

"Hati as well babe?" Hermione asked.

"I don't want to leave him out and he can teleport out in the morning love" Y/N smiled in reply. He opened a portal and the family went through, landing in the corridor in front of the Room of Requirement door. They entered to see a roaring fireplace, a couch in front of it, a four poster bed and a sleeping area for each of their children. Newt had a little enclosure next to the bed along with a nest for Gizmo. Crookshanks had a little cat bed next to a large one for Hati and Na-Hath had a comfy perch. They both said good night to Hati who walked in a circle and laid on the bed, Na-Hath flew to his perch, Hermione laid Crookshanks carefully on his cat bed.

Y/N got Newt out of Hermione's hood and Hermione got Gizmo out of Y/N's. They gentle placed the animals in their beds before going and sitting on the couch, Y/N's arm around Hermione's shoulder as she wrapped her arm around his abdomen. They sat there until about ten. Talking, laughing, hugging, kissing- both enjoying the time alone with the person they loved most.

As they settled into bed, Hermione in a transfigured nighty and Y/N stripped to his boxers, they embraced and kissed again.

"Thank you so much darling. This was the best day I've had in a long time. You, me, our kids and the Scamanders, not to mention all those amazing creatures. Just... thank you love" Y/N smiled.

"You're welcome baby. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Have you thought about Ghoul Studies tomorrow?"

"Yeah. I'm still telling Sam. I just don't trust myself in the field right now love." Y/N answered looking down.

Hermione smiled, but sadly, and rubbed his cheek.

"If that's how you feel, and that's your decision I will support you 100%. But just know I don't agree with you love. Like Dumbledore and Newt said. You're incredible out there. But I can't say I'm complaining about having you here all the time and not injured for a while" Hermione said as she kissed Y/N deeply.  The two quickly settled down to fall asleep in each other's arms.

—~—

The couple had woken a bit later than normal the next morning, the previous day's relaxation giving Y/N the best night's  sleep he'd had in a long time. Y/N still did his workout before they showered together and headed down for breakfast.

Newt had wanted to go to his enclosure and Na-Hath and Hati wanted to run/fly in the Forbidden Forest.

Y/N opened a portal for them before apparating to his dorm and placing Newt in his enclosure, scaring the crap out of Neville when he appeared silently in the room.

He looked at Neville, who was holding his chest and trying to breathe, and winked before apparating back to Hermione and heading down for breakfast.

Y/N carried Gizmo in the palm of his hand, the Niffler's breakfast bottle in his other as Crookshanks ran off to do whatever he did during the day. Gizmo started to stir as they walked down and delighted in all the attention and affection he was getting from his Mummy and Daddy.

They arrived at breakfast and played with Gizmo as a number of their friends came up to see the adorable fluffball. Gizmo played up for all their visitors- Beatrice and Cedric, Fred, George, Maisy and Lee; and Patroclus, Rolf and Luna.

"So he's your pet Y/N?" Patroclus asked him as Gizmo was running in circles on the table chasing Y/N's finger.

"No cus, he's our baby. We're his Mummy and Daddy, aren't we Gizmo?"

The Niffler stopped chasing and looked at Y/N, nodding enthusiastically before darting up Hermione's arm and nuzzling his Mummy's neck.

"That's very adorable Y/N. But don't you and Hermione want your own baby?" Luna asked in her distant, matter of fact way.

Hermione blushed and smiled while Y/N chuckled, especially when he saw Rolf and Patroclus blushing profusely.

"We do Luna. But we're a little young yet" Y/N chuckled.

The blonde hmmd back in agreement as Y/N turned to his cousin.

"So last year and this year have been pretty full on, Pat. And I'm sorry for that. But how bout we meet at 3:10 tomorrow near Hagrid's hut?"

Patroclus understood how busy his cousin was. He watched most of the time from a far and noticed how many people seemed to go to Y/N with problems, how many relied on him. He wished he could spend more time with his elder cousin, but understood why it was hard for Y/N. Patroclus wasn't going to pass up on this opportunity though.

"Really? Yeah of course Y/N. Why?"

Y/N smiled.

"I'm keeping my promise Patty. I'm teaching you how to duel."

Patroclus's eyes lit up as he thanked Y/N profusely before they headed to the Ravenclaw table as it was time for Gozer's feed. Y/N magically heated Gizmo's milk before feeding him, laying the tiny Niffler on his back in the palm of Y/N's large hand. The two of them, the giant third year and the tiny Niffler, looked lovingly in each other's eyes, the father/son bond solidifying over the feeding.

"Have breakfast sweet, don't wait for me" Y/N smiled without looking up. Hermione eventually agreed and started eating bacon and eggs.

Gizmo finished his bottle before Y/N gently burped him and kissed the tiny creature on the head.

"Love you Gizmo"

The Niffler yawned and Y/N placed him on the crook of his arm, where Gizmo promptly fell asleep, snoring lightly.

"You are such a good daddy" Hermione smiled kissing her boyfriend.

"Oh you taste like bacon. So delicious" Y/N chuckled.

Maybe I can compare your tastes later baby? It's been a while and Daddy's hungry.

Hermione looked at him wide-eyed for a second before giggling:

"We'll see"

She was secretly overjoyed as he seemed to be getting back to his old self. They were drawn from their thoughts as they heard Lavender from further down the table.

—~—

Lavender was nearly at her wits end. The entire day before Ron had done nothing but whine and complain about Y/N and Potions, not to mention how unfair it was that he had to go to class on a Sunday morning. Lavender had had enough. She snapped:

"Would you just stop your bloody whinging, Ronald Weasley?"

"I'm not whinging" he snapped back defensively.

"Your lips are moving and you're complaining. That's whinging. Look at Y/N. He's been going to class and more every Sunday all year and you never once hear him bitching about it!"

She let out a frustrated growl and moved to where her two best friends were sitting as Harry chuckled quietly to himself.

"Hey you two, have a good time yesterday?" She asked sitting across from the couple.

"The best" Hermione smiled. "And we've got a new son. Meet Gizmo."

Lavender awwwed at the baby Niffler who was currently asleep in the crook of Y/N's arm.

"We'll introduce you when he wakes up Lav. You ok? Saw you getting frustrated with shithead over there" Y/N spoke warmly.

"Yeah. Just Ron being Ron" she said sadly.

"Hey Lav. You're one of our best friends, probably 'Mione's best friend. And you know I love you right?" Y/N asked.

"Yes?" Lavender answered puzzled.

"So know I'm only saying this from a place of love and concern. He doesn't deserve you, Lavender Brown. Not until he grows up a bit."

Lavender looked at Y/N shocked. How did he know? She hadn't even told Hermione about her crush. Hermione smiled as she looked down, knowing her boyfriend was probably right about the crush and definitely right about Ron needing to grow up. Lavender didn't answer but nodded.

—~—

Y/N ate his breakfast while the girls chatted, carefully making sure to not move his left arm where Gizmo was asleep. He finished and wrote a quick note before telepathically summoning Na-Hath as he sealed it.

"Please deliver this to the Goblin King, Na-Nath. You know where to go."

The Phoenix sqwarked before flying out the Great Hall.

"You know the King of the Goblins Y/N?" Lavender asked in shock and surprise.

"I know a lot of people, Lav. Quite the social butterfly" Y/N replied and she chuckled.

"So you're going ahead with what was discussed baby?" Hermione asked.

"I am. I've asked his highness to meet with me to discuss that along with another situation."

"What baby?" Hermione asked surprised.

"I can go if you want to talk?" Lavender said quickly. Y/N shook off her concern and answered:

"I'm going to ask for an account manager who can also draw up legal contracts. I'm going to be emancipated."

Hermione's eyes opened wide.

"Really love. Are you sure?"

"Yeah. Regardless of whether I am or not, you know. I just don't think the situation with Jacob or Dean is tenable. Not after the fight. I'm not a child and they won't accept that. So I need to go my own way."

"If you're sure, I'll support you baby. Where will you live though?"

"I'll cross that Bridge when we come to it. See what happens with the other thing first. I don't mind you knowing Lav, cos I know Hermione will tell you when I go" he chuckled. "But please keep it to yourself for the time being."

"Of course Y/N. Will do. Thank you for trusting me" Lavender smiled.

"Of course I trust you, Lav. You're my sister. You mean the world to me, to us. I know I've been a pain the last few months with everything and I know how much stress that's put on 'Mione. I can never thank you enough for being there for her."

Y/N smiled at Lav warmly. She smiled back tearing up sightly.

"I feel the same about you both, Y/N."

Y/N realised the time and gently handed off Gizmo to Hermione.

"Alright wish me luck, this is probably gonna be a difficult lesson."

He smiled as he kissed Hermione and left the hall heading towards Ghoul Studies.