Chapter 3:
Glancing, Harry made himself towards the back of the café. It was like this every time he had perform, he would make his way to the back of the café where most of the performers would get ready to make their way up the stage to see if they could get a record signing or get recognize as a talent. After every performance Harry always felt as normal as could be- actually not having to worry about anything else. He had some people talk to him after performing some of his originals- some wants a record deal with him as others wants him to lead sing for their band however Harry didn't want the spotlight. He just wanted to have something he could look forward to and not taken from him like everything else in his life. He just wanted to be Harry.
"You did a good job Evans" Dudley said as he smirk giving a little patting his cousin in the back.
"All in a day's work" Harry said grinning a little however falling towards the chair. He felt tired is an understatement for him now. Every day had been a struggle for him since he had got out of the dreadful war and always having to fight once he discovered the underground information of Death Eaters working to accomplish what Voldemort has not.
"Harry I just want to say thanks- you really helped me out. I know I was terrible with you growing up but I just want you to know I really appreciate it and you're a true family- one of the only ones I have left now."
"It's all good Dudley- you did a great job and you're making a profit on the investment I made."
"I still don't get why you won't let me pay you back for it even if it's just monthly I mean you did so much for me all ready."
"Money is nothing but a thing. It can't buy happiness but it can distract you" Harry states as he tried to rearrange his hair to look presentable.
"You know it's not very nice leaving your fans hanging. You always just walk backstage after you perform your last song- always saying thank you before you go. You could at least talk to some- maybe find a nice girl or two."
"It's not that easy" Harry stated as he took a water bottle taking the cap off before he took a well deserve drink.
Moments of silence later a knock came. Dudley being the owner opened the door to let two girls- one with red hair and one with brown bushy hair. Harry having his back turned from the scene didn't notice as they made their way to the room and Dudley had to go check what was happening with the latest performance as well as if the people he hired was doing their job smirking to himself thinking Harry might get lucky.
"Not the easy, eh?" Dudley said smirking to himself as he made his way back to the front.
"Mister Jameson" the brown hair girl asked.
Harry froze a moment- the voice sounded familiar. Turning around he stared in disbelief thinking he had been discovered as he saw Ginny and Hermione Weasley. Getting his edge back Harry decided to play it cool and act even if he was terrible at it like one of those cocky rock stars he sometimes see on television of course also keeping his cool side.
"Yes" Harry asked making his voice sound a little force- however he added one of those smiles to make him seem more believable.
"We just wanted to say that you did a fantastic job and your songs are very heartfelt." Hermione stated looking at Harry as if he was a book.
Harry knew that face they both were trying to see if he was in fact Harry Potter because his performance had left a reminder of the old Harry Potter. Hell the first two songs he sang was about Ginny so he wasn't too surprise if Hermione figured it out since she was Ginny's best friend. Having no idea how to play this one off Harry merely nodded not trusting his voice because it might get recognize.
"We were wondering what made your performance so emotional." The redhead states saying something for the first time.
Harry looked at her before stating. "Things happened and changes sometimes for the better sometimes for the worst. I guess it just wasn't meant to be and it took a toll on me."
Harry smiled to himself succeeding in hiding his voice as well as not really lying and at the same time not being too truthful. Harry casually looked down to Ginny's left hand recognizing the ring at once.
"Congrats, whoever the guy you're getting married too to having a gorgeous bride to be and congrats to you too." Harry said as he casually looked at the girls left hand Hermione's hand of course have the engagement ring as well as the wedding ring. "How long have you and your husband been together?" Harry asked acting casual.
"Wait Ginny your engaged?" Hermione asked startled by the new information.
Harry smiled to himself- even better he had found a way to escape the awkward situation. "Well since you two have so much to talk about I should really get going. Good luck- and I am serous whoever the dude you're marrying should be lucky to have a beautiful, loving, amazing, fun girl like you. I should know." Harry whispered to himself before realizing that Ginny was within listening range.
'Shit' Harry thought having said to much. It took a second for Ginny to comprehend what he had said however by that time Harry was out the door looking for Dudley.
"Ginny, since when have you been engaged?" Hermione asked suddenly catching Ginny's attention.
"Just recently- hey where did Evans go?" Ginny asked.
"He went out but I really have no idea where." Hermione said. "But we should really get your wedding planned I mean-"
"Can we talk about this later I mean we don't even have a date set yet," Ginny said as she followed her clue to where the mysterious guy that Evan Jameson is. Hermione curios to what Ginny was so worked out about followed as well.
After a ten minutes of looking around the restaurant as well as the shop and café they decided to step outside.
"So did you know those two girls?" A voice said from the background.
"Yes" said a voice that they recognize right away belonged to Evan Jameson.
The two girls than heard a lighter then smell the stench of tobacco burning. "Lucky looked like you had it pretty good down at that school of yours."
"I guess so. Can we talk about something else?"
"Sure thing- so any improvements in your health I mean you really haven't been going to the doctors as you should. Knowing you always avoid going to the doctor and try to be mister macho man or something. Plus you seem to be smoking every time it's just you and me."
"No it's still the same no improvements whatsoever. And it wouldn't be too bad if I drop dead since then I can actually be happy and not do what I'm expected to do." Evan said as he sighed taking another drag.
"Hey what's wrong why are you talking all this nonesense?"
"Just life- it always been the same for me- though there were some happy times and I can't really tell you what I'm doing now since it might endanger you or something. Hey I'm just going to go ahead and go- take care of yourself, alright? Don't get too drunk or something I got a lot of investigation left to do."
"You're not making any sense but you take care- alright Harry?"
"I'll be fine probably." And with that they heard the apparition sound.
Ginny and Hermione looked at each other and stared open mouthed. They didn't even know that they were followed by Ron who also listened intently to what was going on. He looked at the two girls and back at the guy who he recognized as Dudley- Harry's cousin. The girls froze as they turned around to see Ron. With a couple of step forward he started to walk towards Dudley before the girls could even respond and lifted the boy up by his collar.
"HEY what the fuck are you doing!" Dudley complained. "Let me go before I call the cops."
"You listen and you listen good- you will tell me where Harry lives or I will beat the living mess out of you or by god help me I will-" Ron was interrupted as Hermione was there trying to calm him down.
"Ron calmed down and let's has a rational talk with him I'm sure he would cooperate." Hermione said however Ginny had other thoughts as she took her wand out and used a spell to knock Dudley out cold.
"What you do that for?" Ron asked awestruck.
"Just shut up and help me apparate him back to your house." Ginny states as she examine her work however having many thoughts floating around her head.
So what do you think…I'm really curios please do comment since I have no idea except one that it is actually a good story worth continuing.