First of all I would like to thank FredandGeorge4eva and the anonymous reader (Guest) for reviewing. Thank you! Here's the second chapter. Disclaimer! I do not own anything you recognize! Everything belongs to J.K Rowling

The End of Summer

July came and went. Ginny and Hermione had returned from Hogwarts and the two couples, Harry and Ginny and Ron and Hermione, spent their time cuddled together on the couch or, occasionally strolling through Hogsmeade. However, the summer was drawing to the close. In September, Ginny would start training at the Harpies' home ground in Holyhead, which was in Wales. Hermione would be starting at the Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures. She still hadn't given up on S.P.E.W. Harry and Ron would be starting at the Auror Department. They were all happy with their jobs, but that didn't mean they wouldn't miss each other.

On the thirty-first of July, Harry was woken up with a kiss from Ginny. He had received a lot of presents, including the traditional Weasley jumper, a book about dragons from Charlie, a book on the Auror Department from Percy, Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes merchandise from George and sweets from Ron and Hermione. Mrs. Weasley had outdone herself, making an enormous stack of pancakes covered in treacle and syrup. There was also your classic bacon and eggs and she rounded breakfast off with a large blueberry muffin with a single lighted candle. Harry and Ginny went out to the Three Broomsticks for lunch.

"So, how's your nineteenth birthday?" asked Ginny with a smile on her face. Her hands were intertwined with Harry's. Harry smiled at her,

"It's going great!"

The talk turned to the future. Ginny was going to move into a flat in Holyhead by the end of August. Harry was still deciding if he wanted to go to Grimmauld Place. He wasn't too fond of the house and its history.

"When's your first game?" enquired Harry.

"The second Sunday of September, so you'd better be there" threatened Ginny with a twinkle in her brown eyes. Harry laughed,

"I don't know Ginny, I doubt Robards would let me off on my second week. The ministry is a mess and Kingsley needs everyone he can get."

Ginny sighed, "I'm just going to get over the fact that my boyfriend's primary concerns lie with the well-being of the wizarding world, aren't I?"

Harry turned serious, "Ginny! You know that I love you more than anything in the world, but I promised Kingsley that I would help him."

"Harry! I wasn't blaming you or anything! I know you have your duties and I am proud that you are this dedicated. I wouldn't have it any other way." Ginny exclaimed. Her pulse had begun to race when Harry had said that he loved her. Sure, she already knew that, but it was still thrilling whenever he said it out loud.

They finished their meal then took a stroll through Hogsmeade. It was the end of July, so the weather was still nice and warm. They stopped by George's shop and were pleasantly surprised to see Angelina and George standing at the counter together, watching, as customers eagerly perused through the collection of various joke items on offer.

"What's this George? Who would make their own girlfriend work in their shop?" Ginny asked, sounding highly amused.

George looked affronted. "She volunteered, for your information, and I could really use the help"

Angelina calmed her angry boyfriend and then turned to Harry and Ginny,

"It's fine, I love this shop! Anyways, Happy Birthday Harry!" she wished Harry.

"Thanks Angelina!" Harry and Ginny turned to leave. As they left the joke shop, George yelled,

"Be sure to be at the Burrow by nine!" George turned back to a customer who was waiting patiently.

"What does he have planned?" asked Harry curiously.

"Can't say Harry, that's for me to know and for you to find out" Ginny answered slyly.

Harry and Ginny walked towards the Shrieking Shack, the shack seemed quiet and innocent. They turned away and walked towards a more cheerful place.

In the evening, Harry went to visit his godson, Teddy Lupin. Teddy lived with his grandmother, but Harry would frequently visit and Teddy simply adored his godfather. Harry arrived at Andromeda's house; he knocked at the door and waited. He heard a wild, excited shriek and the sound of tiny feet hurrying towards the door.

"Teddy! Slow down!" cried Andromeda. Harry chuckled to himself. Andromeda opened the door and greeted him with a smile.

"Hello Harry! Happy birthday! I'm glad you're here, Teddy's been running about the house non-stop since lunch-time."

Harry's response was cut short by an excited shriek from Teddy.

"Harry!" Teddy had recently begun to talk and "Harry" was one of the first words he had succeeded in pronouncing properly.

"Hey! Little man" Harry opened his arms, inviting Teddy to leap into his arms. In his haste to do so, Teddy tripped over a pillow that was in front of him. Harry broke Teddy's fall with his arms. Teddy had inherited his mother's clumsiness. This, combined with his commendable amount of energy, kept Andromeda distracted and busy.

"You're coming to the Burrow for dinner, right?" Harry asked Andromeda.

"Yes, dear, Molly invited me."

"Then I'll see you there" said Harry. "Be good for your grandmother Teddy"

Teddy nodded; he was preoccupied with the tiny Quaffle he was chewing. Harry smiled and then left. Harry's visits were often brief, but he loved every second.

Harry was due at a meeting with Kingsley at seven. He decided to go early. He apparated, experiencing the brief unpleasant sensation of suffocation, and appeared in front of the great building. He strode inside and got into the elevator. Soon the cool female voice announced that he had arrived at the Minister's office.

"Harry! Good to see you! Sorry to bring you in on your birthday, but Robards would like to discuss something with all the Auror volunteers" greeted Kingsley.

"It's no problem at all" Harry reassured the minister. Kingsley guided him towards a large room, primarily used for conferences. Robards, Neville, Dean, Seamus, and Ron were already there.

"Ah Mister Potter, good, you're here. Now let's start" Robards' face turned grim. "There's a lot of work to do, Death Eaters are still roaming throughout London and I'd also like to flush out those hiding abroad. Another issue that need solving is Azkaban. The dementors have been removed by the minister, so Azkaban is virtually unguarded." Here, Robards glared at Kingsley, as though blaming him for the lack of security around Azkaban. "Therefore, half of you will be transferred to Azkaban prison to serve as guards. The other half will assist my aurors in tracking down and capturing Death Eaters. I have to warn you, many of the aurors will not like you. They feel that you are too young and do not have the proper credentials to become an Auror, even if you did participate in the Battle of Hogwarts. The majority of you have no NEWTs. The minister has recruited you because we are short of staff. You will have to earn your place and respect in the Auror Department." He directed the next sentence to Harry, "Especially you, Mister Potter, the fact that you defeated Voldemort is admirable, but it means nothing to the Aurors in the department." Now that's all for warnings, now for your schedules and partners." Robards ended his grim speech and started handing out schedules to everyone, not unlike how McGonagall handed out timetables. Harry looked at his schedule and discovered that he had the night shift on his first day. In fact, he had night shifts for five days out of the six working days. On a happier note, he was paired with Ron and Neville. At the bottom, a small note informed him that, in the case of an emergency, he would also work Sundays. The pay listed was 5000 galleons. Not that Harry needed it, Bill had told him that he needn't work at all and he could live a life of luxury. The Potter family wealth added to the Black fortune made Harry one of the richest wizards in the world.

"Right, you can go" Robards dismissed the room abruptly. Harry left the room flanked by Ron and Neville.

"Blimey! 5000 galleons" said Ron.

"I'm just glad we get to work together" said Neville.

"You'll also have an established Auror in your team" said Kingsley, who was also walking alongside the trio.

"Kingsley is there some sort of problem between you and Robards?" enquired Harry. Kingsley sighed,

"Some people don't like change, Harry. The dementors have been guarding Azkaban for as long as anyone can remember. They have to go; I won't risk another betrayal on their part."

Harry agreed with Kingsley, the dementors had to go. The sky had darkened; the full moon illuminated the night sky. Harry and Ron bade goodnight to Neville and disapparated. They appeared at the Burrow. A chorus of happy birthday greeted Harry. He smiled and walked towards the people who were standing outside, waiting for him to arrive.

"Happy Birthday dear!" said Molly, as she wrapped him in a warm hug. Harry shook hands with each of the Weasley brothers and Mr Weasley. He then received a passionate kiss from Ginny; this resulted in a bit of groaning from her brothers. Fleur and Audrey also shook Harry's hand. He even got a toothless grin from little Victoire. He received a hug from Andromeda and wrapped Teddy in a bear hug. Teddy squealed with delight and tried to get out. Laughing Harry let Teddy go and the whole group sat down to eat. Molly had outdone herself, and the family scoffed down her mouth-watering cooking.

"Harry, have you heard?" asked Charlie, "Rumour has it that the Quidditch World Cup is going to take place this year, in December."

"Really, in December?" replied Harry excitedly.

"Yeah, it's going to be held in Australia" said Charlie.

"That's going to be interesting" said Harry.

At nine, George set of some of his classic fireworks. The flashing gold and yellow colours drew Harry's face in the black sky. Everyone watched the display enthralled.

Suddenly, a cold, sneering voice pierced the calm and cheery atmosphere of the Burrow,

"Interesting indeed Potter, it's going to begin again, just like last time. I'd enjoy the summer if I were you because once you start work; I doubt that you'll be smiling for long."

Stunned silence followed the short speech. Harry's mind was racing, he looked around sharply, but it was impossible to see anyone in the darkness.

"Set up the wards on the house!" said Arthur, his voice carrying the subtlest hint of fear.

The older Weasley brothers nodded and got to work. Harry and Ron helped as well.

"Who do you think that was?" muttered Ron.

"I don't know, but we'd best be on our guard" replied Harry. The party was spoiled and everyone returned inside, to reside within the safety of the protected house. Everyone was thinking the same thing, who was that?

Voldemort was dead, but danger seemed to be ever present. For Harry, his summer of rest and relaxation was over.

There it is! Chapter Two! Hope you enjoyed reading it, if not tell me why, if you wish. Constructive criticism is the best thing you can give me. Don't hesitate please and review.