So you've shifted Hermione's birthday? I believe it's September 19 in canon. Of course, that could be a error on the records as much as anything.
It will be interesting to see just what effects a three-way bond creates. I'm thinking that their combined power will be multiplicative rather than just additive.
That was a nice touch with the illusion and I'm certain that's not the last woe to befall the Dursleys.
Nice mini-cliffie at the end and I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of what Harry can do as well as what Daphne and Hermione have the potential for. One thing for certain, Harry won't be a slacker while bonded to them.
The stry is a fun read and I'm looking forward to seeing where you take it and who gets gored along the way.
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thanks for pointing out the error, I've now corrected it in all three places it was posted.
The bond actually doesn't boost their magical power in this story, more they gain certain abilities. That ability, for them, is Parselmagic. The thing about Parselmagic is that it makes spells a lot stronger than they would when cast by a normal wizard.
Oh, I should have mentioned the illusion is going to last an extremely long time.
Are you kidding? With those two around, he'll be pretty much horsewhipped.