Chapter 58 Worry about Luna, Slytherin Teasing, and Learning about the Headwife

18th January 1998, Heir's bedroom, Potter Manor

Harry is worried about Luna. He sensed her when Andi told what Death Eaters did to women in the first war, including making them unable to get pregnant. Harry knows Luna wants to have children….. his children. While Andi is examining Luna, he can't suppress the smile of Luna giving birth to his children despite the fear of the incompetence of Death Eaters and Snape with the potion. He knows what Andi told Luna, which Luna showed him, and only the temporal potion was likely used. The Death Eaters only think of her as a breeding stock, which rubs Harry the wrong way, but he manages to control his anger at the Death Eaters.

Harry is acutely aware that Luna wants him to pay attention to his other wives, but they are not in the Hospital wing. The potential loss of Luna's dream, her biggest wish, hangs heavy in the air, casting a shadow over the room. Everyone in the bond feels Harry's worry, a palpable sense of impending tragedy if the Death Eaters have given her the wrong potion or made a mistake.

Harry is so worried that he doesn't notice two wives enter the bedroom. Even if they come closer, he still doesn't notice them, although he looks their way. He sits at the end of his bed. He doesn't notice the bed shifts when they sit beside him, one on each side.

After a few minutes, Harry is shocked when he can barely breathe. He comes back to what is happening around him. He can't see what is happening, but on instinct, he opens his mouth and searches for something with his mouth. When he finds it, he starts sucking. He hears a moan he had heard before. He immediately pulls his head away so hard that he falls backwards onto the bed.

He understood why he was having trouble breathing. His head was smothered. His wives with the biggest breasts, Susan and Hermione, pushed their breasts against each other with his head in the middle. He sees that he has sucked Susan's left nipple. He looks shocked at them.

Hermione says, "Susan thought we could get your attention like that. But when we removed our shirt and even our pants, you didn't react. Susan suggested going a step further. It worked, although not how I suspected."

Susan says, "We hoped to help you relax and not worry too much about Luna. We all felt your worry in the bond. We are also worried, but Luna also asked us to help you with your worry for her and make you focus on us."

Harry dumbly nods. Hermione and Susan entice him. He had seen Hermione naked before, and while she now only wears panties, he still cannot help but look at her all over again. He wished he had two heads so he could look at Susan simultaneously. This is the first time he sees Susan's naked breasts, even though he has held them many times already.

Hermione and Susan crawl onto the bed to lie next to Harry. Not to sleep, or at least not yet. They start to snog him one after the other to remove his worries for Luna. Eventually, it works, and Harry slowly pays attention to them.

While Harry focuses on them, they know and feel that Luna is still in the back of his mind. They don't mind but are happy that while they demand his attention, he still thinks about a sister-wife who needs him. Even though he cannot help her, he still thinks about her and comforts her. Hermione and Susan aren't sending comfort, but they feel that Harry does send it to Luna and happy feelings while he still focuses on them.

After almost an hour and a half, Hermione and Susan know that Harry isn't worried about Luna anymore and is relaxed enough to fall asleep. They decide it is time to sleep and guide Harry to lie between them, with both lying beside him, one on each side like they usually do.

19th January 1998, Kitchen, Potter Manor

Many are having breakfast. Harry is only eating as he is almost force-fed by Astoria, who sits on his lap. Everyone notices but doesn't say anything about it. Astoria is Harry's wife, and it isn't like they are overly affectionate. It makes some uncomfortable, but not enough to make them leave. Some, while uncomfortable, are happy for Harry and Astoria, especially Jacob and Isabel. Even Hermione's parents aren't bothered by it. They are delighted with themselves, and it seems they are really starting to accept this, especially as Hermione doesn't look sad and is happily talking with Ginny and Katie.

Breakfast drags on, mainly because of Harry. They know that, as it is his manor, they should wait until he is done. When Harry's plate was finally empty, Astoria didn't put something on his plate again.

Dan stands up and says, "I will see everyone in the backyard in 15 minutes."

Everyone starts to leave the table. Astoria doesn't want to move, so Harry easily stands up while holding her. Astoria immediately hooks her legs around his waist and puts her hands around his neck to keep a good hold of Harry. She puts her head on his chest.

19th January 1998, Second Floor, Potter Manor

Astoria is surprised when they don't get the Heir Room. Harry doesn't ascend the stairs to the Top Floor when they are on the second floor. Harry walks to a bedroom, and Astoria knows which one it is. She shares the bedroom with her sister Daphne, her best friend and good friend from Astoria, Tracey, and Astoria's best friends, the Carrow twins. Harry doesn't think about it and just opens the door.

He looked inside and immediately turned red. He didn't expect the other girls. He saw Daphne in her underwear for a second as she immediately put her bathrobe in front of her. Harry saw that she was wearing sexy pink underwear. His eyes were primarily drawn to Tracey, who only wore panties and had a (sport) legging in her hands when she turned to the open door.

The Carrow twins immediately rushed to the bathroom to conceal themselves as they were practically naked.

Daphne is getting mad, which is visible, but manages to hold her tongue as she is now covered and doesn't want to be angry at Harry again, mainly because of Hermione's threat.

Tracey is embarrassed. She notices Harry mostly looking at her and can't help but let her mischievous Slytherin come out.

She sultry says, "Hello, Harry. Were you peeking? If you want to see, you don't have to peek. Do you like what you see? Mine aren't as big as Susan's, Daphne's or even Hermione's boobs, but my boobs are soft but firm and perky, don't you think so? Do you want a feel? Maybe a feel to see if they are really soft but firm? As you can see, they are perky, right? I won't mind."

Astoria says, "Harry, go to your room and dress for exercising."

Harry is clearly embarrassed. He says, "Sorry for opening the door without knocking."

Harry walks away but hears Tracey shout after him, "I don't mind, Harry. Like I said, you don't have to peek if you want a look. Next time y….."

Harry hears nothing anymore as Astoria enters the room and closes the door. Harry wants to hate himself for opening the door without knocking. Hermione immediately thinks he is wrong here but shouldn't hate himself as Tracey and Daphne are his betrothed. While he may see them in different stages of undress before they wanted, as Tracey wasn't mad, and Daphne wasn't screaming at him, he shouldn't feel too bad and certainly doesn't need to hate himself. He already apologised. He must knock when asked to come or go to the room for any reason next time.

19th January 1998, Slytherin bedroom, Second Floor, Potter Manor

Astoria isn't happy with Tracey but is glad with Daphne. Astoria closes the door and walks to her sister. She says, "Daphne, I am so happy you didn't scream at Harry, although I wouldn't blame you if you did."

She hugs Daphne, who is happy she didn't scream at Harry. Astoria said she would understand, but she thinks Hermione, Katie, Luna, and Ginny would not. He has seen them already in their underwear or, in their cases, lingerie. Daphne doesn't know if she must be happy that Harry saw her while she also wore lingerie and not plain underwear or if she must be unhappy that he did it without her wanting to.

Astoria lets go, and Daphne starts to get dressed. The Carrows leave the bathroom when they hear the door closed, and Harry is not inside. Astoria turns to Tracey with a glare.

She says, "And what did you think you were doing, Tracey?"

Tracey smiles and says. "I don't know what you mean, Astoria. I just gave my future husband a look at the goods from one of his future wives. I am sure he wanted to know if his godfather's choice was right. I wanted to show him I have the good goodies to make him feel good and arouse him."

Astoria says, "Tracey, you shouldn't have done that. Hermione is furious at you for saying those things. She wouldn't mind if you stood there and maybe teased him a little, but you went too far as you haven't shared Harry's bed yet. I am unsure if you will before your wedding night as Hermione is seriously reconsidering not letting you share Harry's bed before that night, which is easily months if not a year or more away."

Tracey's smile drops, and she says, "Astoria, please tell Hermione I am sorry. I did what a Slytherin would: take control of the situation. It was also a way to defuse the tension, which was increasing rapidly. If I had known this would happen, I would still have been dressed or asked Hermione to accept my actions. She is the Headwife, right?"

Astoria says, "I told her she was still unhappy, but she understood it as she heard what you said. She will not try to hold it against you, but if it happens again, excuse yourself to get dressed or ask him to turn around to let you get dressed."

"She is supposed to be Headwife, but I still need to convince her to be the one as all of Harry's wives agree she must be the one, although there may be some second wives to help her."

"Let's just dress for the exercise. We can talk about this later. I plan to talk to Hermione today anyway. I need to find the book in the library she needs to read. If the library doesn't have it, I know there is a copy in our home library, but I prefer to use the library here."

Daphne knows she means the library they have in their manor. She knows most books, although she doesn't know which one Astoria means.

Daphne asks, "Which book do you need? Is there any book in Magical Britain this library doesn't have? Can't you ask Tarby if there is the book you need? I don't think you need to search the entire library and get Tarby to grab the book for you."

Astoria keeps changing. She says, "I guess you are right, Daphne. I will ask Tarby after the exercise. It is a book called 'The Lord of the Ladies and Mistresses'. Some of the things in the book are rather crude or downright disgusting, but one of the more normal chapters is about the Headwife and so-called second wives. While other books could help, this book should give the most detailed description or at least a start for Hermione. I hope Hermione can see past the crude and disgusting chapters. There are a few chapters besides the Headwife and Second Wife chapter which may be useful."

Daphne nods and says, "I think you are right. I tried to read that book, but the first few chapters were the worst, and I couldn't continue."

Astoria agrees that she tried but couldn't read it all. She could read a few chapters that weren't too bad, although they were, not if you compare them with the book's other chapters.

Daphne continues, "I read the Headwife and Second Wife chapter after I learned that Harry was my betrothed for House Greengrass. I wanted to read a few other chapters, but the chapter after the Headwife and the chapter after the Second Wife chapter were probably the worst chapters of the book."

It takes almost 10 minutes before all the Slytherin changes and leaves their room. Tracey is still a bit anxious after Astoria tells Hermione is furious. Tracey knows she must follow Hermione as Headwife after Astoria talks with Hermione about being the Headwife and manages to convince her. Tracey knows she also needs to talk to Hermione, especially about why she acted the way she did, besides being shocked, taking control of the situation, and defusing the rising tension and awkwardness.

18th January 1998, Library, Potter Manor

After the run and a well-deserved shower, Hermione is in the library. Astoria knew she would find Hermione there. The whole bond waits for Luna to tell them the result or for Harry to hear it from Andi. As Luna and Andi are still asleep, they are trying to distract themselves or, in Hermione's case, be productive in finding more spells and charms for Harry to teach them or, if Harry can't do them, have Remus or Kingsley help Harry before he teaches them to the others.

Astoria knows that to get Hermione's attention, she uses the bond, casts a stinging or pinching hex at her, and, worst case, says Harry's name while he isn't here.

Astoria says, "Tarby."

With a small pop, Tarby pops in. He asks what he can do for Lady Astoria. Astoria asks if the book 'The Lord of the Ladies and Mistresses' is in the library.

Tarby nods reluctantly. He says, "Yes, Lady Astoria. Potter Library has almost all the books that have ever been on the British Isles and multiple tomes that never reached the British Isles, like the first press of the Gutenberg Bible."

"The book Lady Astoria asks for, we have the book. However, the book has been considered unsuitable to be read. Lady Astoria, especially by young witches like Lady Astoria, was ordered by Lord Potter around the 1600s when the book was made and added to the Potter Library. At that time, Tarpy and Tarby's grandfather served House Potter. If Tarby remembers correctly, the Lord was Lord Ralston Potter."

"Lord Ralston Potter only added the book to get a bigger library, but after reading the book, Lord Ralston Potter found the book disgusting and evil. He kept the book if it was ever needed but ordered Tarby's grandfather that Tarby's Grandfather told Tarby's father and Tarby's father told Tarby that Tarby should tell the next Potter library elf that the book should not be read, especially by young wizards or witches. Only if the Lord and Lady Potter allow it could the book be read with the Lord and Lady Potter present to explain the evil things. It was only allowed to be Heir Potter before Heir Potter's spouse or Heiress Potter was allowed to read it, and only if Heir Potter reached Heir Potter's majority. Lady Astoria may be married to Lord Harry. Lady Astoria is still underage, and there is no Lord and Lady Potter to sit with Lady Astoria to let Lady Astoria read and explain the book."

Astoria understands why she wasn't allowed to read it, as House Potter would certainly be disgusted by certain things discussed in the book.

Astoria says, "I understand Tarby, but it isn't for me. It is for Hermione; she is Lady Potter and reached her majority over a year ago. I need it to learn Hermione, her rights and privileges as Headwife and that she doesn't need to do it all alone. The book teaches her what she needs to know before being the Headwife. Other books could help her more, but she first needs to know these things."

Tarby says, "Be that as it may, Lady Astoria, Tarby thinks Lady Hermione must ask on her own and be certain. Also, Lord Harry must know as the Lord must be notified if the book will be read or requested."

Astoria asks, "Tarby if Hermione's parents agree, she can read it. Can I get the book for Hermione?"

Tarby says, "Tarby will be happier if Lady Hermione's parents agree, but still, Lady Hermione must get the book and have her parents with her so I can give Lady Hermione and Lady Hermione's parents the rules regarding this book. There are more books like that, and while not in a restricted part of the library or Master's personal library, Tarby must notify Lord Harry if any of the books are being read or requested."

Astoria asks, "If I ask Harry to allow her the book, will that be agreeable?"

Tarby says, "If Master tells Tarby Mistress Hermione can get the book, Tarby will allow it, but Tarby will tell Master why Tarby needs permission."

Astoria says, "I will go to Harry immediately."

Harry knows that Harry is in his office trying to look busy. Everyone in the bond knows he is not; he is too worried. He has tried, but he couldn't stay focused.

18th January 1998, Lord's Study, First Floor, Potter Manor

Harry hears a knock and says, "Enter."

Astoria walks in. Harry sees that Astoria doesn't look sad or worse and wonders why she is here, not that he minds. She is one of his wives, and he loves her. He tries to keep him busy, but his worry for Luna is overwhelming. Maybe some time with one of his wives, he doesn't know her well enough, but getting to know her more will help him worry less or at least be doing something important.

Astoria walks to the chair and sits in it. She looks at Harry and says, "Harry, I have a request, if you don't mind."

Harry wonders what she needs. He asks, "What do you need, Astoria?"

Astoria says, "There is a book I need, but Tarby will not give it to me if you don't allow it. One of your ancestors ordered that the book should not be read, especially by an underage witch. Even though we are married, technically, I am still underage."

Harry asks, "And why is that? What is in the book?"

Astoria doesn't want to lie but doesn't know if the truth is an option. Harry knows that Hermione is the Headwife, as mentioned several times. Astoria doesn't know if Harry knows anything more about what the Headwife entails but suspects he doesn't.

Astoria decides to use some of her Slytherin side. She says, "The book isn't necessary but should be useful. Also, it isn't for me. I want to give it to someone who has reached her majority."

Harry asks, "I don't think you will tell me who if I ask, do you?"

Astoria says, "I prefer not to, but if you order me, I will answer."

Harry thinks briefly before he says, "You don't have to answer, Astoria. However, I want to see the book before I allow you."

Astoria says, "Harry, I don't think that is a good idea."

Harry asks, "Why?"

Astoria sighs. She knows that, at this point, it is better to be truthful. She says, "You didn't order me, but I will tell you. I want a book with a chapter about Headwives, among other things, which may be useful. I think Hermione should read that chapter. However, most of the other chapters are just disgusting. I know that as I read the book at home, or at least tried, I couldn't; it was just so bad. The chapter about Headwives is basic, but it should give Hermione a basic understanding. Also, the chapter about Headwives has a few disgusting insinuations but is much better than most other chapters."

"Tarby will only allow me the book if you allow the book to be read and if Hermione's parents are with her when she reads the book. I would also like to be there as a pureblood, and my mother taught me there was a chance I would not be the only wife. I could help them, especially as I know the chapter by heart and how a pureblood witch sees the chapter and what the pureblood thinks is true and what not or at least what wouldn't happen what the chapter insinuates as we have the most wonderful husband."

Astoria gives him a big smile, making Harry feel better. He sighs as he can't deny her request. He hates himself as he can't deny his wives anything unless they can be seriously hurt, like when he refuses Hermione to come to save Leanne with him. He wants to keep his wives happy, and maybe this Headwife thing that he has heard multiple times before can help him.

Harry asks, "If I allow it, will you make sure that Hermione reads it with her parents and that you stay with her to help her and her parents with anything they need help with?"

Astoria says, "Of course, Harry. I will, as I think there is something I may need to explain, and maybe Hermione would like my help with the whole thing. I also know a bit about the history of Headwives, the need for them and that despite what the book claims, you will not put the Headwife above the others, will you, Harry?"

Harry immediately firmly says, "No, I will not. While I know Hermione longer and better than the others, you are all very important to me."

Astoria knows Hermione is more important than others besides Ginny, Luna and probably Katie. Astoria knows that in time, Harry will see all his wives, even those who aren't his yet, just as important as Hermione is. They will never surpass Hermione, especially when she becomes the Headwife, but they will still have a part of Harry's huge heart. Harry also listens to their advice if he asks for it, and Hermione will be fair to them to spend time with Harry. According to the book, other Headwives tried to hog their husbands, but Astoria knows Hermione will be fair and will try not to, but she will understand if Hermione sometimes does, even unknowingly.

Harry nods. He calls for Tarby and allows Astoria and Hermione to read the book. Tarby tells Harry what he told Astoria. Tarby tells everything, even things Astoria didn't say, and Tarby advises not to let Hermione and Astoria read even if Hermione's parents are present. Harry is sure they can read the book. Tarby also suggests asking Astoria's parents to be present, as magical parents may help with certain aspects that Hermione or her muggle parents aren't sure about or think are worse than it is, which Astoria and her parents could explain.

Harry agrees with Tarby and says he will. Within 30 seconds, Tarby returns with the book Astoria required, as Harry asks for it to be brought to him. Tarby immediately pops out after giving the book.

Harry says, "You heard Tarby, Astoria. Please do as he suggested with both Hermione's parents and your parents."

Astoria gets out of her chair and walks around the desk. She gives him a passionate snog, which goes on for several minutes before they part. She says, "I will, Harry, thank you for the book; it is vital. I don't know if I will see you at lunch, but I will certainly see you at dinner."

Harry nods with a big smile because of the snog. He can't help but smile, especially as she walks toward the office door. He isn't sure, but it looks like she is swaying her hips on purpose. He can't help but stare. She opens the door, and right before she closes the door, she looks behind her. She can't help but have a smile as Harry doesn't see as he keeps looking at her hips and arse. She is happy that Harry looks at her despite being only 15 years old and Hermione's scolding last time.

A few minutes later, Astoria closed the door, and Harry got a happy smile off his face. His worry for Luna returned. He hoped Astoria would stay to get to know her better. He feels that Hermione learning to be the Headwife is supposed to be necessary, but that doesn't mean he will treat any of his wives less. He needs to get to know them better to be at ease with them like he is with Hermione, Ginny, Luna and only a little less Katie. The Patil twins are the only ones he knows pretty well and are not his wives, although not as well as Hermione, Ginny, Luna and Katie.

He hears a knock again and says, "Enter."

The door opens, and Susan walks in. Harry is surprised Susan is here. She doesn't seem to have a problem. Harry wonders if there is a reason she is here.

He asks, "Is something the matter, Susan?"

Susan walks towards Harry without saying anything. Harry is anxious. Harry is happy that he feels this is his Susan despite the Soulbond. Also, if she weren't, he would feel it, feel it in the Soulbond, and the manor would let him know if someone was deceiving him, especially if it would be dangerous for him or his family, probably even for his Allies, which everyone inside the manor was. It isn't official for most of them, so it might not work for everyone. Still, it should work for his family, the Blacks, and his wives, which should include their parents and, in Astoria's case, also Daphne, as while he is his betrothed isn't his wife yet but is seen as Ally through the Soulbond he has with Astoria.

When Susan walks around the desk, Harry moves his chair a bit back so that Susan can stand between him and the desk if she wants. A moment later, Harry is happy he did as Susan plants herself on his lap before she starts snogging him. After a few minutes, they pull apart as they need to breathe.

Susan smiles as she says, "I thought when Astoria left, maybe we could spend some time together to talk and to know each other better. Although I know most of your adventures because of Hermione, I am sure there are things she didn't tell us or that you experienced differently or have other thoughts on."

Harry nods and says, "I guess maybe a few things, but I would love to get to know you more, as you are already my wife through Soulbond."

Susan says, "Yes, I am your wife, and you are my husband, Harry James Potter. You are my Lord Husband."

Susan has a big smile before she starts to snog Harry again. Harry has no objection. After a few minutes, they pull apart to breathe again.

Susan says, "Well, I can tell you about my childhood with my Auntie if you like. You don't have to tell about your relatives as we have all seen what happened. Anyway, I have lived with my Auntie for as long as I can remember. I didn't see my Auntie every day, but every time my Auntie couldn't be home or was busy, Hannah came over with her mother. My Auntie and her mother were best friends. Hannah's mother said my mom was also her best friend."

"I know my father was an Auror, and my mother was a housewife. Although she didn't plan to be a housewife forever, she did have plans to do things after the war and a couple of children, but that never happened. When I became older, Auntie managed to be home a lot more while still being a Senior Auror and squad leader until she became the director of the DMLE."

Harry senses Susan's sadness and hugs her to console her. Susan then feels Harry's arms and calms down. She likes Harry holding her just because she needs him. After a few minutes, she continues talking about her childhood and Hogwarts.

When Susan started talking about Hogwarts, Harry also told her some stories. Hermione didn't tell them that Hagrid had a dragon egg and managed to hatch it before it was moved to the Romanian Dragon Reserve. Harry gave it to Dragon Handlers, which Charlie, Ron's brother, managed to get to Hogwarts to receive the young dragon. Harry tells her what Hagrid called the dragon and that it appears to be a female.

There were more stories Hermione didn't tell, and Harry wasn't sure if Hermione, Ginny, or Luna knew those stories but didn't mention them for some reason if they knew. Sometimes, they snogged until they needed air and talked again.

They kept going until Wissey popped in and said that lunch was ready to be served.

19th January 1998, Kitchen, Potter Manor

When Harry and Susan arrived, almost everyone was already in the kitchen. As expected, he didn't see Hermione, her parents, or Astoria and her parents. He also noticed that Daphne, as were Andi, Luna, and those still in the hospital wing, weren't at the table.

Harry is happily surprised that Narcissa, Bellatrix and Delphini are at the table despite Andi isn't. The same goes for the Carrow twins, as Astoria and Daphne aren't at the table, although Tracey does sit here.

As soon as Harry sits, lunch is on the table. Everyone waits until Harry grabs first, followed by Ginny and Katie before the others grab lunch.

The lunch was uneventful. Harry felt Hermione was shocked and Astoria anxious, but he didn't feel them sad or afraid. He decided not to intervene unless he felt they needed him, just like Luna did. Thinking about Luna made his worry come back. He never forgot her, but being with Susan made him worry at the back of his mind.

Ginny, Katie, and Susan immediately noticed and started distracting him again. They talked in their minds with him and tried to do anything to make Harry focus on them, hoping it would remove the worry or at least put it to the back of his mind. It was difficult, but they got Harry's attention on them despite their worry about Luna never leaving his mind.

19th January 1998, Library, Potter Manor

Astoria first goes to her parents and Hermione's parents to follow her. They both follow her. She also decides to get Daphne, as she has read the book too, maybe not as much as her, but enough to be helpful. Astoria is not her usual self and looks like Lady Black, so they follow her without question.

As soon as they enter the library, Astoria walks towards Hermione. Hermione doesn't notice them. Astoria gestures for Hermione's parents to sit next to her and for her parents to sit on the other side. Her parents take a seat like Hermione's parents. Jacob and Isabel sit down, and Astoria and Daphne sit between them. Daphne between her father and Astoria, and Astoria between Daphne and her mother. Her father sits against Hermione's father and her mother from Hermione's mother, but as they are with four and the Grangers with three, Hermione's mother sits across from her and Hermione across from Daphne. Astoria gently put the book on the table.

Astoria says nothing until Hermione looks up from her book. Astoria is happy that she can talk to Hermione in her mind; otherwise, she would probably not get her attention until she says Harry's name. Although Ginny, Luna, or Katie may work now too.

Hermione sees her parents, Astoria and Daphne, and their parents. She asks, "You wanted to talk, Astoria?"

Astoria says, "Yes, Hermione. We finally have time to discuss you being the Headwife."

Jacob and Isabel understood why Astoria wanted them to be here for the talk. They knew that having a Headwife would probably be even more difficult to understand than having sister-wives. They knew they were right when Hermione's parents looked surprised.

Dan is the first to respond and asks, "Sorry, Headwife?"

Jacob, Isabel, and Daphne wouldn't mind answering, as they understand Hermione's parents are surprised about Hermione being the Headwife. However, they can only answer if Astoria asks, as she wants them to be here, and she is Lady Black, one of Hermione's sister-wives despite the different Houses.

Knowing her parents and sister, they wouldn't answer unless she asked them. Astoria says, "Sorry, Mr. Granger, maybe I should explain."

"In wizards with multiple wives, whatever they are, the last of their line or have more than one House. It also applies to Daphne, as she is the primary heiress, and we have no brother, so as I became Lady Black, Daphne has a Wizengamot for House Greengrass, and Harry has a House Potter beside his other Houses. Daphne cannot take Harry's name unless Harry allows his second son to use the name Greengrass. I have no doubt Harry will allow it, but I am more than willing to have more than two children. I can also continue House Greengrass if Daphne can't. Although I am sure that Harry would be given more than one child, we also need to repopulate House Black like Hermione, Ginny, Luna, and Katie need to repopulate House Potter."

"Fortunately, I don't have to repopulate House Black on my own as there will be more wives for House Black, and there are still Narcissa, Bellatrix and Andi, not forgetting Tonks, who is already pregnant as she has been returned to House Black. All of them can have children to repopulate House Black, although only mine and the other wives of Harry for House Black will be Heir Black, and one of them will be Lord Black many decades from now."

"Anyway, I digress. Most of the time, if the Heiress has a Wizengamot seat, and the Heir has one, too, the Heiress would become the second wife to keep the lines separate as much as possible. Most pureblood houses have only one child and, if possible, a son and only the pureblood houses have Wizengamot seats. The second son, having the mother's maiden name, is difficult if you only have one son. As I said, it is no problem with Harry, but it can bring problems if he does with Susan and Daphne, especially for their Allies and maybe the Houses themselves if contracts or oaths are in place. Also, many pureblood Heirs and Heiresses like myself have been taught that your House is very important, if not the most important and equally important, that the House will not die out. My Daddy wasn't very strict, or at least not with me, but I did learn that."

"One of the reasons you are Lady Potter is that you are a muggleborn; therefore, you have no House that you need to continue, and you want to become Lady Potter. The Soulbond showed you love for Harry, and magic made you Lady Potter, although I think magic did it as you wanted to be Lady Potter."

"However, I don't know if you had a House you need to continue would have mattered as Luna is the sole Heiress of the most Ancient of Lovegood. They don't have a Wizengamot seat anymore, as they lost that a long time ago, but they are still Most Ancient, which means they still have a high standing. They aren't in high regard as that purely depends on the relationship between one House and House Lovegood, and as Luna's father is the editor of the Quibbler, it doesn't help their reputation. I mean, no disrespect, but most of the Quibbler is rubbish, with only the interview with Harry being worth it. I read it more after Harry's interview, and while some things are certainly untrue, others intrigue me."

"Anyway, I don't know if Luna wants to continue House Lovegood if she isn't made infertile."

Emma asks, surprised. "Made infertile? What do you mean?"

Astoria nods, as does Hermione about Luna being made unfertile.

Hermione says, "Yesterday, Andi wanted to talk to Luna. She allowed us to hear her for the chance. Andi told Luna something we needed to know. Harry was also allowed unless it was private, but like the gentlemen he is, he didn't listen in as we did. It seems he still kept an eye on us and Luna, so to speak."

"Andi wondered why Luna thought she would have her monthly soon but didn't. Andi first asked if Luna was raped. We were afraid that it might have happened for a second. However, that disappeared when we felt Luna's fury, as Andi implies that someone besides Harry has seen her naked or that she has already lost her virginity. I wondered why she was mad until I thought about how I would feel if Ronald or someone else had taken my virginity or had seen me naked. "

"Anyway, Andi wondered if it should be a potion which prevents her monthly, which prevents ovulation, which prevents the loss of reproductive eggs."

Emma says, "Hermione, your father and I know how a menstruation cycle works. If you just mentioned that she wouldn't menstruate, we would know she wouldn't ovulate and won't release an ovum."

Dan nods but asks, "Why?"

Hermione says, "Andi said it is so when the war will end, if not sooner, Luna could give birth to the next generation of purebloods who would probably be raised as bigots if not Death Eaters. The more eggs Luna has, the more children she can conceive, bolstering the purebloods' numbers. I am not sure, but I think there are more muggleborns than purebloods, and I also think that half-bloods are the most common."

Daphne nods and says, "You would be correct. In truth, quite a couple of the so-called purebloods are half-bloods or only purebloods by law, like Harry. There are a couple of real purebloods, like we are as House Greengrass, Weasley, Lovegood, Longbottom and Parkinson. It pains me to say, but so do Malfoy, Crabbe, Goyle and Lestrange. I am not sure about some other known Death Eaters. I think some half-bloods who want to be a pureblood and believe Tom if they did something, they will become pureblood, like killing their muggle or half-blood parent, if not both, even if one of them is pureblood."

"I will not lie. I am proud to be a pureblood, but I don't see half-bloods or muggleborns beneath me. I do not think you have mud in your blood, Hermione. I am only proud to be a pureblood because of my House's history…. well….. mostly and the contributions my House made in the past. Half-blood Houses don't have the history my House has, and House Potter may be the only exception. However, I am unsure if House Potter is considered half-blood or pureblood. It would be best if you said half-blood because of the multiple muggleborns who married a Potter, but on the other hand, most were male, and all males have been pureblood magical by blood or law, at least as far as I can remember. I don't know the full tree from House Potter. However, only Harry's mother was a muggleborn in the last couple of generations; most of the other Ladies Potter were purebloods, occasionally half-bloods. There was only one muggleborn and two half-bloods in the last couple of generations."

"The others were all purebloods. However, all but one was not of the sacred twenty-eight. Only the Lady Potter from many generations, as much as could find out, was as her maiden House was Longbottom. It also means that most of the pureblood ladies' Potter maiden house didn't have a Wizengamot seat, although now even newer pureblood houses have seats like Malfoy."

Emma says, "While this is very interesting. I think we are digressing again. However, why is there a potion that does that? How does Andromeda know about that potion? Is Luna unfertile or not? How is Luna holding up if she is infertile, and how do you mean Harry kept an eye on you and Luna or, better said, his wives?"

Hermione says, "You are right, Mom. Well, to answer your question in chronological order."

"Andi said that the potion exists for the chance a witch doesn't want a child anymore. It is basically a sterilisation potion, although many prefer the potion that prevents you from getting pregnant that month. Still, it isn't infallible."

Hermione looks at the Greengrasses and sees confusion. She says, "Sterilisation is a muggle way of preventing to have children. Once you have done a Sterilisation, you can't undo it, and you will never get pregnant."

She sees the Greengrass's understanding, and Astoria understands even more as she can look into Hermione's mind. The bond isn't strong enough to search Hermione's mind for knowledge, but when Hermione explains something, Astoria can see it.

Hermione turns back to her mother. She says, "Andi knows because her Maiden House is House Black, and dark houses mostly used those potions, and House Black was a very dark House. You would understand if you had seen Grimmauld Place when I saw it the first time. There is more reason dark Houses know of that potion, but that isn't that important."

"If Luna is infertile? We don't know yet, and I can understand why you wonder. According to Andi, two potions prevent menstruation. One is permanent, and one is not. Andi thinks it is the second one, and it is only temporary. However, the Death Eaters aren't good potion makers and probably don't know the difference between both. We all suspect it is the second one, but there is a change: the Death Eaters gave her the wrong one. Also, if they put it in her food daily, it will extend its duration if it is a temporary potion. Andi said more things, but again, they are not important."

"Andi examined Luna last night, and as they are both not awake yet, as it was probably taxing for both, we don't know. Harry is very worried about it as Luna's biggest dream is a big family, especially with a couple of children of her own and Harry. It is also Harry's biggest wish: a big family. He already has a big family with all of us, but I am certain he probably wants children a lot. I must agree with Astoria. I am happy I am not on my own to repopulate House Potter for various reasons."

"If the Death Eaters used the wrong potion and Luna is indeed infertile, I am afraid to say it will destroy her. Harry will not love her any less, but I am sure Luna will think he does, and every time one of us gets pregnant, it will kill a little bit of her inside. It will take a lot of effort for a long time to make Luna accept it. I am sure Harry would continue as long as it takes, even after, to make sure Luna knows he still loves her despite being infertile. I am also willing to help Harry with Luna and help Luna come to terms with it. I really hope that the Death Eaters used the right potion for once, as it would make Luna much happier if she could still get pregnant with Harry's children."

"Now. your last question. Harry felt Luna's sadness and fear like we all did. Andi locked the hospital wing door for privacy, although we all listened in with Luna's acceptance. Harry didn't like Andi making Luna sad and making Luna fear something. He rushed to the Hospital wing. As soon as he reached the door, I don't know if he intended or knew the door was locked, but he used wandless magic that almost destroyed the door to enter the Hospital wing. I don't know if Harry consciously used wandless magic."

"Anyway, when Luna was in Harry's arms, we all stopped listening in, although I needed to stop Katie. Susan also stayed a bit longer but stopped when they started snogging. I expected that to happen at some point. We all heard Luna say that while she loved Harry and that he wanted to stay with her, we needed him more. I can't deny I was delighted with that, although I am unsure if we needed him more, as Andi's result could break Luna."

Emma, Dan and Isabel all agreed with Hermione and hoped that the Death Eaters didn't screw up or at least did use the second potion. Daphne and Jacob don't show emotion, but Astoria tells Hermione they feel the same as the others and are hopeful for Luna that the Death Eaters used the second potion.

Astoria says, "We expect Luna and Andi to wake up soon. We don't know if Luna will wake up before Andi. We haven't heard from Luna yet, so we think she is still asleep. We know that when Andi tells Harry, we will know it too, as we will probably feel Harry's emotions, especially if it is good news. Harry has strong emotions, and as this is about one of his wives, it makes his emotions too strong for us not to feel it.

Emma asks, "Shouldn't Harry be here? Is Harry with Luna?"

Astoria says, "Before Hermione accepts being Headwife, Harry doesn't need to be here. When she accepts it, it is another story, which is explained in the book or at least mainly. A few things aren't in the book, but Daphne and I know, but that is for later."

Astoria closes her eyes before she opens them with a smile.

"Harry is in his office, the Lord's Office. He is very worried about Luna. It seems Susan is now spending time with Harry to keep him occupied as they learn more about each other. Fortunately, because of the Soulbond, I also learn more about Harry, as does Katie, even though she knows most of it. Hermione, Ginny and Luna probably know all that Harry says. It also helps us get to know more about Susan this way."

"One more thing for the chance it is bad news. We hope it is not only for both Luna and Harry but also for our family. If the news is bad, we need to immediately stop this talk and find Harry before he does something stupid, and I need you to go to Luna and try to comfort her until we are there with Harry, alright?"

They all nod. Astoria and Hermione know that if the Death Eaters gave Luna the wrong potion in her food, Harry would probably assault Malfoy Manor to kill anyone who prevented her biggest wish from coming true. Harry will not care if Tom is there or not. It would not save them from his wrath, even if they didn't know what they gave her.

Astoria smiles and says, "Great. Now we can get into it. Hermione, I think you can better read out loud so Daphne, my parents, and I can add or explain when needed. You will need to read chapters 9 and 11. I will not lie; some things in the book are disgusting and horrible. I have read both chapters, and they seem the least horrible of all the chapters, but there are still some horrible and disgusting things in those chapters."

"Chapter 9 is about Headwives, and Chapter 11 is about possible Second Wives, which includes why a Headwife would be wise to appoint one or a few Second Wives. Before you ask what the difference is between Second Wives and the other wives, Second Wives would help the Headwife in her duties and prevent problems between the wives if Harry and the Headwife, in this case, you, Hermione, are unavailable for whatever reason."

"I think I can better explain Headwives and their duty first as that would remove some questions and vague things inside the book. Also, I would mean which duty the Second Wives could help with. The books will state that the wizards love the Headwife the most, then the Second Wives and then the others, but I know Harry isn't like that. He may not love us for the same things, but he loves us equally. However, you, Hermione, will probably be a bit more than the others because of your history and adventures together, and I am fine with that as Harry will still show me more than enough love, affection and love as the Soulbond shows."

"The Headwife is called Headwife as she oversees the other wives. Also, if the Lord Husband is unavailable, the Headwife will speak for the Lord Husband as it is believed that the Headwife will always know what the Lord Husband would decide if he would be there."

"Of course, as we have a Soulbond, we can ask Harry in our mind, but he will probably listen to all our thoughts before he decides. I know that now he will still listen to your advice, mostly as a Lord Husband should do with the Headwife if the Lord Husband is like Harry, and because he is our Lord Husband, he would. I hope that, in the future, he will listen to all of our advice and accept it as much as possible or at least as close to the weight of your advice. Even if Harry does or in some matters weigh other pieces of advice more, you will still be Headwife."

"The Lord Husband is always the head of the household beside his Houses. If the Lord Husband is unavailable, the Headwife would act as head of the household. As Harry is Lord of Multiple Houses, there will be times when he is too busy to lead the household and resolve any problems. If the problems are between the wives, Harry will certainly try to resolve them himself. If others have a problem and we can't or don't want to let Harry know, you, Hermione, as Headwife, must try to resolve the problem."

Dan asks, "Can you explain why Harry is a Lord Husband and not just a husband?"

Astoria says, "Of course, Mr. Granger. There is a chapter in the book that would be chapter 3, but I strongly advise against reading it as that chapter is horrible and pretty disturbing. If I didn't know as I know him now, I would be terrified, my life would be over, and I hoped he would kill me quickly, probably as punishment."

Hermione gasps and says, "By Merlin. Is that true, Astoria?"

Astoria immediately knows Hermione saw in her mind what Astoria has read. Astoria nods.

Emma sees Hermione's shocked face and asks, "What is wrong, Hermione?"

Hermione says, "I saw in Astoria's mind what she read. It is worse than she says, but we both know Harry will never do those things."

Dan coughs a bit to draw attention. Astoria says, "Ah yes, your question, Mr. Granger."

"While many of the wizards are just husbands, Harry is not. Mainly because Harry is Lord of the House, and we marry in. If he were Heir Black and Lord Potter for the wives of House Potter, he would be Lord husband for the Ladies Potter, while for me, he would just be my husband. I like to call him Lord husband, so I may have done that, at least in private, as it would have been disrespectful if Lord Black had heard me. Fortunately for me, he is Lord Black, and I call him my Lord husband, where everyone can hear me. I am sorry that Harry lost his godfather, Lord Sirius Black, but that doesn't change my feelings about my happiness from calling him my Lord husband."

"There is another part why we call or should call him Lord husband, but that may be a bit uncomfortable, especially for my daddy and you, Mr. Granger."

Dan looks at Hermione. Hermione notices and says, "Yes, daddy. Astoria is right. When I think about Harry lately, all pure thoughts, mind you, I think about Astoria and Susan calling him Lord Husband. I should do it, too, especially with what I see in Astoria's mind."

Astoria says, "Hermione as Headwife is also your job or maybe said duty that all of the wives get their time with Harry either alone or with someone else. I know that, at this time, it isn't complicated to manage. Still, I think it will become more difficult as time progresses, especially with our baby Veela, unless Harry manages to …. for lack of better words, dominate her. If Harry accepts you as his Headwife, I think Gabby will also listen to you more."

"Daddy, sorry, what I am about to say. It is a bit embarrassing. Harry will certainly be dominant in the bedroom when his magic is unbound. Not to the point he will hurt us, but there are other ways to be dominant without hurting us….. too much. Also, the urge will force him to, as Andi said. If what you heard was right, Hermione, Harry must show his dominance to Gabby and her Veela. Also, if he doesn't manage to do that the whole time during their first time, he needs to do it almost every time until he finally manages to dominate her completely. I wouldn't mind training with him after I completed the bond."

Isabel smiles cheekily but says, "Astoria Ann Black Née Greengrass, I thought I raised you better than that."

Astoria knows her mother tries to scold her for what she said, but she hears the smile in her mother's voice. It isn't convincing at all.

Astoria says, "Sorry, you heard that mom."

Isabel can't help but laugh. Jacob and Dan don't respond. Emma has a smile like Isabel. Hermione groans with a slight blush; while Daphne loses her mask, she blushes. Before anyone notices, she hopes, but Astoria smiles at her, knowing at least she noticed, which may mean all Harry's wives know. She is mortified as there is a chance even Harry knows.

After a few minutes, Astoria says, "Hermione, your duty is easier than other Headwives. You probably wonder why. Well, it is easy. In the past, most wizards with multiple wives were too greedy and didn't care about the wives and barely more about the Headwife. I am sure some were really in love with the Headwife but didn't care much about the other wives. We are lucky that Harry is different. He surely does love you but also cares if he doesn't already love me and the other wives."

Hermione says, "He does already love all of us."

Both Hermione and Astoria get a big and a bit goofy smile.

Emma asks, "Why is Hermione's duty easier?"

Astoria and Hermione get pulled out of their mind, and Harry's love for them with that question.

Astoria smiles and says, "Because Harry loves us, he wouldn't mind spending time or a night with any of us. Hermione only needs to make a schedule to make sure we all have time with Harry, and he also has some time to get to know the future wives better, as that will help Harry and the future wives. We would try one-on-one, but it may not always work like with Daphne and Tracey. I think that to get to know Harry better, they would like to be together with Harry before anything else happens. I wouldn't mind being there too, as I would spend time with my sister, a good friend, and Harry if Daphne and Tracey didn't mind. I am sure Harry will not mind."

"Also, if there is any problem between his wives, normally the Headwife should fix the problem, whatever it may, and there is always someone who isn't happy with that. It can lead to animosity between wives and Headwife. Only the wizard and I can't be happier that Harry is the only one who can solve the problem between his wives, the Headwife, and possibly the Second Wives. Harry loves all his wives, meaning he will try to solve the problem if he can."

"If he cannot solve the problem, he will do the next best thing, which may mean spending time with Harry. What exactly he will do depends on the situation, I guess. If there is a problem with behaviour or similar things, Harry will try to fix the problem, but he may need to show his dominance as our wizard to do that and punish those that he thinks are wrong or punish both to ensure we all know he doesn't allow such behaviour. With punishment, I don't mean pain or torture, as many things could help, like not sleeping with him in his bed for a couple of days or, Merlin forbid, a week."

"That doesn't mean we can't punish him if he is wrong, but that can only happen if most of us think he did, like when he went to save Luna. However, we were not bonded, so we couldn't do that then. I was too new that Harry knew I was his betroth for House Black. When I say wives, I mean all his wives, even if they don't have a soul bond, as he will love all his wives even if they don't have a soul bond. I would seriously consider naming Second Wives, especially for the future when more problems can appear."

"I think I talked enough for now. Hermione, I think this is most what you need to know before reading. If there is anything which needs more explanation that isn't in the book, be free to ask. Again, I strongly advise you not to read the whole book and only the chapters I said before."

For the next two hours, Astoria answers every question Hermione, Dan, or Emma have while they read the Headwife chapter, sometimes with her parents answering as they know more. A few times, the answer is more confusing than the question. The same happened after Hermione, Emma, and Dan read the Second Wives chapter.

Astoria is happy that Hermione now knows what being a Headwife entails. Through the bond, Astoria even tells some things the book didn't tell a Headwife to do and why she must be the first to complete the bond. While it is not required to be the Headwife, it would be best if she was the first to complete the bond, the first to have a marriage, and, if possible, the first to get pregnant.

Hermione doesn't mind completing the bond. Hermione is actually looking forward to it, and Astoria's smile reveals that Astoria knows Hermione is looking forward to it. Hermione doesn't mind the marriage any less than completing the bond, although that will not happen before the war ends, and the bond will happen sooner rather than later, she hopes. Hermione isn't sure about getting pregnant as the first. Thinking about giving birth to Harry's child and starting his biggest wish makes her immensely happy, and she wouldn't mind a few more.

However, she wants a career in the Ministry of Magic to help the house elves and muggleborn while hoping to become Minister of Magic one day. She knows Harry will support her wish but is unsure whether to have children first as it will take much longer to reach her goal. On the other hand, Harry is so important to her that she doesn't know if she can resist starting to give Harry his biggest wish. She also knows that being Lady Potter gives her a better chance at becoming Minister of Magic because Harry is her husband and is seen as the-boy-who-lived and the chosen one. Even if Harry didn't want to be called like that, he was cheeky, saying he was the chosen one in the library of Hogwarts last year.

She has been told that being Harry's wife means she has House Potter support, which will help her reach her goal. She knows that if she weren't Lady Potter, Harry would still support her, which means that House Potter would support her, too, as Harry is the last of his line. However, if she weren't, Lady Potter, House Potter, would have used a lot of power to give her the same options she has now as Lady Potter. As Lady Potter gets House Potter to support her in all her endeavours immediately, and being Lady Potter makes her married to Lord Potter, her best friend, her Harry and the love of her life.

Let's end here for now. In the next chapter, Luna and Andi wake up. Tonks wants her mother to be happy and find love again. Also, we will see more training with a very, very tiring night for at least two wizards and a tiring night for most of the other males. And more if words allow it.

This is my long-promised chapter. I decided to start making chapters again for this story, but they will be infrequent and could take a long time. For questions about my other stories, those chapters will be more frequent and (hopefully) shorter in between.

I am still fixing errors in all my stories in the previous chapter. After the fixes, I will repost the chapters.

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