Godric’s Hollow
Reading Time: 40 MinutesTitle: Godric’s Hollow Author: Keira Marcos Betas: Ladyholder & Chris King Series: Harry Potter & the Soulmate Bond Episode: 19 Fandom: Harry Potter Relationship: Harry/Hermione, Draco Malfoy/Daphne Greengrass Word Count: 10,042 Warnings: Off-screen child abuse, discussion of child abuse, discussion of sexually abusive situations, explicit language, and ritual magic. Author’s Note: You know I hate Ron and Ginny Weasley, right? See Series page for further author notes, warnings, and ratings. “Lord Potter has an announcement and a little lesson on international magical creature law,” Dumbledore said without preamble as soon as the hall grew quiet in response to his announcement charm. “Harry.” “Good morning all,” Harry said and grinned when he got several enthusiastic waves from the first years. “This is a Ryūda.” He lifted Inari so everyone could see her. “I’m going to bring her around to each table so you can get a good look at her. She looks a little unusual. I’m introducing you to Inari because Hermione has started a familiar bond with her. That means you’re going to see her around the school. She’ll be in classes. She’ll be at meals. The Ryūda is indigenous to Japan and the common name for the creature is dragon-snake. She’s capable of flight, short distance apparition, fire breathing, and while her bite is venomous, it’s not lethal to magicals. She could however, make you very ill if she bit you. Ryūda are good natured creatures to a fault and in Japan they are revered on the…