Harry Potter: Love's Second Chance

"But the government isn't all bad. They did pass the muggle protection act and everything," Harry argued remembering the very law that Lucius was opposed to.

"No...of course not," Hermione replied. "But it's easily led, as are the people who elect the government. A story here or there in the Prophet can sway an opinion much faster than anything else and usually it's money that does that."

"But we still will have Mr. Lovegood and the Quibbler and of course Luna."

"Daddy will always be glad to help," Luna said brightly but then frowned. "As long as it doesn't conflict with a possible sighting of a Crumpled-Horned Snorkack."

"You still have some influence over Skeeter as well," Harry added.

Hermione smiled. "True. Maybe I'm just being pessimistic, but after all that happened just a little more than a year in the future at the Ministry..."

Harry wrapped his arms around his wife. "I know, but we can try and that's all we can ever do is try. We'll do our best and see what happens."

"Don't forget about us," Neville said. "We'll be glad to help any way we can."

"See," Harry said to Hermione. "Maybe it will be better this time. Besides we also have some money," He continued. "I mean our vault is pretty full," At the raised eyebrow from Hermione he smirked. "Are you forgetting you are my wife so it is now OUR money and OUR vault? It's not just Hedwig, everything I own is now yours as well."

"But..." Hermione started to object. She then stopped as she saw the determination in his eyes.

"He has a point Hermione," Luna said. "But I'd make sure he isn't planning on sharing any Wrackspurts he comes across with you."

Hermione looked at her husband for a couple of seconds. Finally with a shake of her head and a smile she gave him a kiss. "I'll even take your Wrackspurts if it means being with you," She said.

"I'd take your Wrackspurts too," Neville whispered to Luna as he wrapped an arm around her waist.

Luna's eyes widened as she whirled to face her boyfriend. "Are you asking me to marry you too?"

"Uh..." Neville stammered as he turned bright red. "Not...not yet but I wouldn't...I mean in the future I could... uh...I uh...I really like you and...but.." He looked at Harry and Hermione in desperation. They were too busy trying to keep a straight face to come to his aid.

"I really like you too Neville," Luna said sincerely. "But we are too young to be married," She got a thoughtful look on her face before continuing. "Though had you been ready to ask, I'd probably would have said yes," She smiled dreamily and gave him a quick kiss.

"You...you would?" Neville stammered as his blush continued.

Hermione tried to steer the conversation back to the original topic before her side split from trying to hold the laughter in. "So how much money do WE have in OUR vault?" she asked Harry. He had tears in his eyes as he fought to keep the laughter in as well.

"I really don't know," Harry replied. "This much," He projected an image what his vault looked like the last time he was there. "But Mrs. Weasley has taken some of it out to buy things."

Hermione had never seen Harry's vault. She gave a low whistle at the amount. "That's quite a bit but I don't think you're.." She stopped when Harry raised an eyebrow in question before continuing. "I mean I don't think WE'RE rich enough to change a government," She looked at her husband. "Though we are buying you new clothes as soon as we can. Since you aren't going back to the Dursleys you can dress a bit better."

"Will it be safe though? To go shopping?" Harry asked. "I don't want to put other people in jeopardy because of me."

"I know," Hermione replied as she sighed. "But I seriously doubt Death Eaters are staking out every muggle store in Britain. I really think you need to get out and have fun and do a few things you've never been able to do before."

"I'd like to do anything with you," Harry replied. "I remember somebody mentioning dinner out and dates. Romance."

Hermione felt herself wanting to get lost in those green eyes that were looking at her. In her mind she imagined them sitting across from each other at a small candlelit table in an out of the way Italian restaurant. "I'd like that," She murmured.

"Then we'll find a way. You're right. Voldemort can't be watching everywhere."

"Well I should get back to the cabinet," Hermione said finally. "I really want to have it finished before we leave just in case we want to come back for some reason."

"What would we need here?" Harry asked. "Besides we could always apparate to the Shrieking Shack. It'd be better…" Harry voice trailed off as he looked at the cabinet. "Of course…"

"What?"

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