Y/N finished his work for the day and looked at his efforts proudly. It hadn't just been magic that was used- the work had been quite physically demanding- Y/N lifting tree trunks where he was able and he was now exhausted. He was glad he transfigured his 200 galleon suit into trackpants and a tank top before he started or it would have been wrecked.

He timeturned to 1pm and apparated to the Grangers living room.

"Jesus Christ" Wendell screamed jumping a mile at Y/N's sudden appearance.

Monica laughed hysterically while Hermione rushed over and kissed him before squeal-laughing.

"You are so sweaty and dirty baby- where's your suit and what in Merlin's name have you been doing?"

"Working at our estate. Building things with my hands, clearing some of the rubble from years of neglect on the furthest part of the grounds. Char suggested it for my PSTS"

"PTSD" Monica corrected him but with a sad tone. "And well done for doing it Y/N, and seeing a therapist regularly. I know it's not easy but we're proud of you!" she finished with a smile.

Y/N smirked nervously and Hermione picked up on it. She changed the subject quickly for Y/N's benefit.

"So where's your suit babe?"

"I'm wearing it love" he chuckled transfiguring it back- "but it needs a wash and I need a shower"

"I love magic" Wendell chuckled.

The rest of the day was spent relaxing until after dinner when they all sat down in the living room in front of the fire. Y/N smiled thinking of the wonderful few days he had just had.

Spending this time with the girl he loved and her parents, who treated him like their own child, he couldn't put into words just what he felt. Hermione could obviously see it on his face.

"You look incredibly happy baby" she smiled as she kissed him on the lips and snuggled onto his chest. He smiled at her and then to Monica and Wendell who were smiling back at him.

"I am sweet, I am. The last few days have been truly incredible. As much as I miss Penny, being here with you and with your family..."

"Our family dear" Monica interrupted

"Our family" Y/N smiled at Monica before continuing "it feels like...a happiness I've never deserved. I can't tell you how much it means to me, or how much I love your daughter Monica, Wendell."

"We know, dear, we know and we know how much she loves you back" Monica smiled with glistening eyes.

"On that happy note I'm going to have a nice relaxing scotch from your estate. Any takers?" Wendell chuckled.

"I'll join you Wendell" Y/N said happily.

"How is it you handle your drink so well anyway Y/N? I saw you with your friends the other night at the Weasleys" Wendell chuckled.

"Well I've been drinking fire whiskey since I was 9 so I guess I've built up a tolerance".

"Wait. Are you serious Y/N?" Wendell asked suddenly concerned.

"Yes.. why what's wrong?" Y/N asked as the three Grangers looked at him with concern.

"Why on earth were you drinking alcohol at 9?" Monica asked, the worry in her voice quite apparent.

"Jacob" Hermione answered knowing the answer immediately.

"Yeah" Y/N answered in a matter-of-fact way.

"Why would he let you drink?" Monica followed up.

"It's not so much let as force" Y/N chuckled.

"What?" Hermione asked furious.

"Oh right sorry. Things I take for granted aren't 'normal' I forget about that" Y/N chuckled.

"No it's ok dear" Monica replied with a worried tone. "But why would he want you to drink?"

"Oh. Part of my training. Poison resistance. So I can't be easily drugged or poisoned. He slowly exposed me to a lot of things to build up a natural resistance in my body- alcohol, dragon venom, Baneberry...."

The Grangers were taken back in disbelief.

"...most of the time it was ok, occasionally I would get sick but I'm a lot more protected against a lot of toxins now just in case. Although there was one time.." Y/N trailed off and shuddered.

"You can talk about it if you want love, we are here for you" Hermione said sombrely.

"Are you sure?"

They all nodded and Y/N sighed.

"Ok. I had flames shooting out of my arse for a week."

It was so silent you could hear a pin drop and then... Raucous hysterical laughing from the Grangers. It took a while to calm before Wendell said:

"Y/N you really had us there"

They looked to Y/N who had a solemn expression on his face.

"Wait you were joking weren't you?" Wendell asked suddenly panicking.

"No. Jacob accidentally had me ingest too much Murtlap venom. Flames out the anus are a sign of a bad allergic reaction."

Hermione instantly wrapped him in a big hug.

"Oh baby I am so so sorry for laughing I just thought you were joking. I am so so sorry."

Y/N smiled.

"It's ok babe it's ok. In hindsight it must have been pretty funny. I had to sit with my bare arse sticking out the window all week while I periodically released giant flames. Stung like buggery though."

All four of them suddenly broke down in laughter.

"Y/N I am really sorry but I think you've earned that scotch" Wendell chuckled.

—~—

The next few days flew past and before they knew it they were sat back at Hogwarts finishing their welcome back feast.

As the friends returned to the Gryffindor rooms Harry and Ron went straight up to their dorm whereas Y/N and Hermione sat in the common room. Lavender stayed with them.

"What's wrong?" Lav asked noticing Y/N's face.

"First night back is always tough, being away from 'Mione" Y/N said with a forced smile.

Hermione gave him a sympathetic look in agreement and Lav awwweed before the two boys came racing down the stairs.

"Have a look Y/N. Have a look! This was sitting on your bunk" Ron yelled excitedly, bringing down a broom shaped gift.

"What the hell?" Y/N asked, stunned.

"It was just sitting there" Harry said excitedly.

Y/N looked at the package with apprehension.

"Was there a note?" Lavender asked

"No nothing but the 'mysterious present'" Ron chuckled. Y/N had no idea why he was so excited.

"What are you thinking baby?" Hermione asked noticing the concerned look on Y/N's face.

"Nothing good babe"

He levitated the present out of Ron's hands and down to the coffee table between the two couches. He magically unwrapped it and to no ones surprise it was a broomstick.

"Alright everyone keep back" Y/N said firmly as he magically levitated the broom up in the air and spun it slowly, examining it closely.

"That's a Firebolt! That's a Firebolt!" Ron squealed excitedly. Harry also looked gleeful.

"It worries me babe" Hermione said to her boyfriend as he continued to closely examine it.

"Me too.... hey NO!" He snapped at Ron and shot the broom higher in the air as Ron reached to grab it.

"Oh c'mon don't be selfish. Let me ride it" Ron whined.

"No one is riding it Ron. It could be a trap" Hermione scolded him.

"What are you talking about?" Ron snapped causing Y/N to stand to his feet.

Harry also looked angrily at Hermione.

"Watch your tone boy" Y/N snapped cautioned the redhead before he continuing, chiding:

"A Firebolt happens to be sent to my dorm. No note. Do you know how many enemies I have? How many people, not to mention celestial and spiritual entities, want me dead?"

"It would make our chances of winning against Ravenclaw better Y/N" Harry pleaded.

"Not if it's cursed" Lavender scowled.

"We could turn it in to McGonagall love?" Hermione suggested.

"Why bother? Not worth the risk. If I want a Firebolt I'll buy one" Y/N smiled, the broom immediately incinerated in a bright flame that burnt out quickly above their heads.

"What did you do that for?" Ron squealed.

"Did you listen to anything I said Ron. That could have been-"

"You could have given it to one of us if you didn't want it. You're just crazy and paranoid!" Ron snapped and turned, storming out of the common room.

"Come on Harry"

Harry also gave Y/N an angry look, thinking he had damaged Gryffindors chances at winning the Quidditch Cup. He turned and stormed off as well.

"Yeah go ahead and sulk you fucking babies" Y/N snapped at the pair as they left.

"You did the right thing baby" Hermione smiled and kissed Y/N's cheek as he sat.

Lavender nodded in agreement. Y/N chuckled.

"I know"

—~—

Hermione and Y/N sat down in Divination Tuesday morning and Y/N was genuinely excited. They had finally finished with the absurdity of tessomancy and were going to start with crystal balls.

Finally something in this ridiculous class that could actually help Y/N with his seer abilities.

Lavender sat with them at the table when she arrived to class, with Harry and Ron ignoring the couple and sitting on the other side of the classroom.

They had given the Y/N and Hermione the silent treatment since Sunday's blow up and it had been returned to them. If Hermione was by herself it would have really upset her, but she had Y/N and Lavender. They were all she needed.

Y/N meanwhile had played it off but Hermione could see how much it hurt him. Not Ron who he barely liked at the best of times, but Harry. That one hurt. Lavender was trying to play peacemaker.

"Hello students and welcome back to the beyond" Tralawney had moaned out in her usual excessive manner.

"Oh for fuck's sake" Y/N said loudly, earning a glare from the teacher and chuckles from the students around him.

"For the next month we will be studying Palmistry, look at the hand of the student next to you".

"What?" Y/N yelled out angrily. "We're supposed to be using crystal balls!"

"The spirits in the beyond advised me to change our schedule!" The teacher replied before Y/N roared:

"You've gotta be fucking kidding me!"

The class stared silently. Hermione's mouth dropped open. The teacher stared stunned at Y/N's outburst.

"So when exactly are we starting crystal balls?" Y/N snapped.

"Feb-February first" Tralawney stammered out, learning first hand how intimidating a pissed off Y/N could be.

"Oh the date two will 'leave us forever', isn't that fucking convenient!"

I see right through you! The scared teacher heard in her head.

The class was silent. Trelawney's mouth dropped open. Y/N turned to Hermione.

I'm not sure if I can hold out until then with this bullshit.

Hermione chuckled and gave Y/N a quick kiss.

"Yeah you can. Just think how much you can hold my hand in class the next four weeks".