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Chapter 4 : Harry's Resolve
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Hours later, Harry, Ron, and Ginny were sitting in the Leaky Cauldron. Harry and Ginny had finished with there lunch and were waiting patiently on Ron to finish with his second plate. They sat at a table, well hidden from view, in a corner of the shop. They would have been hard to spot, without intentionally searching for them. Tom, the bar man was really the only one who knew they were there.
But Harry's mind was reeling. The conversation between Michael and Greg was playing over and over in his mind. Harry watched Ron take a drink of his butterbeer and sat it back on the table.
"Something's not right" said Harry with frustration in his tone.
"What? Mage's eating" teased Ginny, though she already knew what he was talking about. Harry knew she had been listening to his thoughts.
"Hey! I'm a growing man. I need food" said Ron indignantly.
"You don't need food because you're growing. You need food to replace the energy that Hermione seems to zap from you every other night" said Ginny back. Ron went to retort, but Harry interrupted. He was in no mood for the family rivalry today.
"Actually I was referring to Greg and Michael" said Harry. Ron snapped his mouth shut and screwed up his face.
"That's a bloke way off his rocker, I tell you" said Ron.
"You'll hear no argument from me on that" said Ginny in agreement.
"Seemed a bit sweet on you Flare" commented Ron as he picked up his bread and layered it gingerly with butter. Ginny glared and growled.
"I just don't know... I feel like there was something I missed" said Harry ignoring Ron's comment, though he knew Ron had a point. Harry disliked the bloke, but he wanted to be sure it wasn't this feeling that made his suspicion rise.
"What do you suppose it is?" asked Ron.
"I don't know" said Harry. Harry growled and put his head on the table. He felt Ginny's hand rest on his neck and start to squeeze. Even with his mind full, he couldn't deny that Ginny's touch could make him start to relax and forget the troubles going on. He could think clearer; he had often had ideas of what their next step should be when Ginny was simply touching him. Harry gave a mental moan, telling her he liked her fingers. Ginny laughed and put her other hand on his shoulder and began to massage. Harry let his eyes close and seem to travel a million miles from where he actually sat, Ginny carrying him away.
'Greg had to lead Norbert out of the cage ' thought Harry.
'That's what we heard. 'Said Ginny mentally.
'By fire whiskey ' pondered Harry.
'Mmm-Mmm' agreed Ginny. Harry moaned mentally again as her fingers found the nerves that sent chills up into his head.
'Fire whiskey... Fire whiskey...'
'Harry?'
"I got it!" said Harry sitting up suddenly. Ron looked disgruntled and Ginny seemed amused. Harry waved his hand around the table which they sat at to place silencing charms. "No listen... Greg had to lead Norbert out of the cage by fire whiskey"
"So?" said Ron shrugging his shoulder.
"That had to put Michael somewhere near to be able to see that" said Ginny.
"Yes, and something else also" said Harry. "Someone said they shared a bottle of Rosmerta's best with Norbert"
"Nikkei Stufel" said Ron dawning comprehension.
"Exactly" said Harry.
"That would place her around Norbert around the same time" said Ginny.
"Precisely" said Harry.
"That would mean that Greg, Michael, and Nikkei were all involved in getting Norbert to escape" said Ron.
"Yep" said Harry.
"So..." said Ginny.
"Who paid them off?" said Harry.
"Back to square one" said Ron as he looked down at his plate and pushed the remaining few bites away.
"No, square two" said Ginny
"Finding out who is behind the payment." said Harry. "I think we should visit Billie and David in Hogsmeade"
"Good idea" said Ron. He lifted his bottle of butterbeer to his lips and drained the last swig as did Harry. Ginny pushed hers away and was starting to stand up.
"Well, come on" she said impatiently. Harry smiled. Ron rolled his eyes.
"A bit impatient isn't she?" Ron said. Harry laughed Ginny shot him a glare.
"No, not impatient" said Harry. "Passionate and that mate she is" Ron rolled his eyes again as Harry tied Ginny's outer cloak around her shoulders, not missing the opportunity to kiss her neck. Ginny gave a small laugh. Smiling Harry threw his own cloak around his shoulders and with Ron they all apparated to Hogsmeade.
The scene that met them seemed to be of a pure shambles. Harry could see Durian's team trying to get passed the security Aurors. Harry had to smile. The old wizard had hated Harry and Ron from the moment they stepped off the elevator at the ministry of magic for their first day as official Aurors. He was wearing a mucky brown cloak with dark brown fur lining; his white hair was gleaming in the sunlight. Harry could see Billie with a young couple, and a baby in the husband's arms. Harry shared a look with Ron, before the three of them made their way over to Durian.
"Hello Durian" said Ginny.
"You, this is our case" said Durian angrily.
"No! It's my case" said Harry. "My team was signed to it yesterday afternoon, and officially this morning"
"You! You think you can just steam roll in here and tell people what to do. I was catching dark wizards and witches before you were born" screamed Durian.
"Maybe, but not before me Durian" Harry turned and smiled as he laid eyes upon Alastor 'Mad-Eye' Moody.
"Moody. How are you doing" said Harry.
"Potter" growled Moody.
"You're not allowed around here" said Durian angrily.
"But that's not up to you Durian" said Ginny.
"That's right! It's up to Harry" said Ron.
"Moody, I'll take you in as a guide" said Harry smiling. Harry didn't really need Moody's guide, it was more just to make Durian angrier and he succeeded. Durian was turning red.
"Which means Durian, you better get out of the marked area, or we will have you thrown out" said Ginny crossing her arms.
"Why you little slapper- AGGHHH" screamed Durian. For Harry had reacted on impulse. He had Durian hanging in air, by his ankle. Harry approached Durian. Walking up on him as lion would its prey.
"If I hear another bad word come out of your pathetic mouth about Ginny, Durian. I will personally see fit to have you thrown off foot duty and to a desk, by the end of the day." growled Harry. His tone no way near sounding like his own. He got like this when anyone threatened, or called Ginny a slut. Harry wouldn't stand for it.
"Why because you're Harry Potter!" screamed Durian, his face turning purple. Harry sneered.
"That's right. See something you should understand Durian... is that I am Harry Potter and the ministry still owes me a few favours." growled Harry.
'Harry?' Ginny's sweet voice echoed in his mind and he felt her soft touch on his face that was right up next to Durians. He had turned his hard and angry eyes on her, but the moment they had reached Ginny's chocolate brown orbs, his anger ceased. Harry felt himself again. Harry smiled sheepishly and Ginny grinned.
"Still protecting me?" she teased. Harry smiled wider.
"Always love" said Harry barely above a whisper.
"I've told you Mr. Potter. I can take care of myself" said Ginny smiling still.
"And I told you Miss. Weasley I won't have anyone insulting my witch" said Harry.
"Awe, that's real fine of you Harry". Harry groaned and turned to the voice belonging to none other than Rita Skeeter.
"Rita, I wish I could say that it was nice to see you again, but I just can't find it anywhere in me" said Ginny.
"Ginerva Weasley. Still without an engagement ring? Maybe you should take the hint and move on. Poor Harry seems like he doesn't want to commit to the relationship you seem to think you have" smirked Rite. Harry growled again.
"I suggest you leave the containment area, or I won't be responsible to what my team does to you" said Harry.
"Wouldn't want to harm me would you Harry? The press can be your friend you know. Scratch my back and I'll scratch yours" said Rita. Harry glared at the witch. She wore a bright lime coloured cloak, with a hot pink dress underneath, her heels matching the lime cloak. Her nails were bright pink. Harry thought it all clashed with her dark makeup, and jewelled spectacles.
"The press could never be a friend. Friends don't sell out other friends for a story that would make a good headline" said Harry curtly.
"Point made Harry" said Rita. "Could I quote you on that? Harry Potter gives advice on how to make friends and how to keep them alive. Catchy isn't it?" Harry growled.
"Hey! You heard the man, clear out or spend a night in Azkaban for disrupting an investigation" said Ron. Harry was thankful. For even though they had agreed not to threaten Rita, this threat was different. It had nothing to do with the animagus form they knew her to be, an ugly fat beetle.
"Anything you would like to add Mr. Weasley?" said Rita as she slowly backed away.
"Not for your story, but I have said 'MOVE IT'" said Ron. Harry's eyes went wide. He knew Ron would start to get edgy about this. Charlie's job was on the line after all. Rita looked ambushed and retreated without a further word, but Harry could already see her quick quotes quill darting back and forth as she instructed her photographer Bozo which shots she wanted. Harry quickly raised his hand and released Durian from his grip. Durian fell to the ground face first.
"You better apologise for that, or I will report you" said Durian seething. Harry looked dumbfounded back at the older wizard.
"Report me then" growled Harry. He walked off towards the wreckage with Ginny, Ron, and Moody following close behind.
"Potter" growled Moody once they were a far bit away from Durian. Harry turned on the spot and faced Moody. "I don't like Durian either, thought him a Death Eater more than once, but I suggest you be careful around him. He's not exactly someone to play around with"
"I'll keep that in mind Moody" said Harry. He turned back and started walking again; he could hear Moody grumbling behind him.
"Let's try to find David" said Ginny.
"Yeah, he's probably got a few things for us" said Ron. Harry nodded and scanned the grounds. The Three Broomsticks was destroyed and he could see Madam Rosmerta standing near, shaking her head. The coffee shop that had been built in place of Puddifoot's shop in his seventh year was once again destroyed, not that Harry would miss it. A few houses had been burnt and disintegrated. Harry felt most sad about these. He could already tell the young couple with the baby had lived in one of these houses. Billie started walking toward them.
"Hey Billie" said Ginny.
"Hello everyone" said Billie rather grimly.
"What did you find out?" asked Harry. Billie gave a deep breath and let it out slowly.
"Well... It seems to have started out as an ordinary night, until the dragon" said Billie.
"We still don't know if it was a dragon" pointed out Ron.
"Yeah well, we do now" said Billie. "The young couple I was just talking to, told me they saw a dragon"
"Happen to see what kind?" asked Ginny.
"Yes, and it's not good" said Billie.
"I take it you heard about the breed too" said David coming up to stand next to them. Billie nodded.
"Well, out with it girl" growled Moody. Billie looked at him in surprise, but she was used to Moody by now, and ignored him.
"It was a Norwegian Ridgeback" said David answering for Billie. Harry sighed and then growled in frustration.
"Like I said back to square one" said Ron.
"Not helping Ronald" said Ginny in annoyance.
"So now what?" asked David. Harry looked around and his eyes lingered on Rosmerta.
"Did Rosmerta see anything?" asked Harry.
"Nothing much." said Billie.
"Basically heard the noise and came running" said David. Harry sighed.
"What about evidence?" asked Ginny.
"It's everywhere" said David.
"Yeah without showing us one bloody thing" said Billie.
"What do you mean?" asked Ron.
"Well, for instance, take Rosmerta's shop. The fire was enough to destroy it completely. There are only a few creatures that can do that." said Billie.
"Yeah and Ginny" commented David. Ginny gave a small smile.
"So all we have is circumstantial" said Harry.
"Sorry, but it seems to be all there is" said Billie. Harry nodded.
"No there is one more thing I found out by a wizard who goes by the name 'Mundungus'" said David.
"Mundungus?" said Harry, Ron and Ginny together.
"Err... yeah, I take it you know him?" said David.
"In a matter of speaking" said Harry. The last time he'd seen the bloke he had threw him up against the wall of Rosmertas and held him there by his throat. But Mundungus had refused to say anything about Sirius's possessions that he had nicked. He had disapparated before Harry knew it, leaving Harry screaming into the air around him.
"So what was so interesting?" asked Ginny as Harry and Ron exchanged a look.
"Don't know. Said he'd only tell Harry" said David.
"Figures" said Ginny.
"Dirty scoundrel" muttered Ron.
"Where is he?" said Harry.
"He told me to tell you that 'he would meet you at The Order tomorrow afternoon, as long as you agreed to play nice'. Guess you've roughed him up before?" said David.
"Yeah something like that" muttered Harry. His eyes travelling the destruction again.
"Order? Is he meaning-" began Ron.
"Yes" said Ginny cutting him off simply.
"Thought so" said Ron.
"What's the Order?" asked Billie.
"Doesn't matter, no ones been there for years" said Harry. "Guess I have an appointment tomorrow"
"Looks that way" said Ginny. "You want us there?" Harry looked back at Ginny, then Ron, Billie and David.
"Let's put David in a disguise at the corner. Billie and Ginny could be invisible and Ron will be beside me, but stay a few paces back. He wants to see me. He may not talk with anyone near." said Harry. His eyes looked around his team again and found them all nodding, his eyes then travelled back to Rosmerta.
"We need to get this area fully searched so Rosmerta can begin preparation's to rebuild" said Ginny.
"Let's go see what else we can dig up" said David. Harry watched as Billie and he walked away.
"Ron, go see to your friends. Ask them if they've seen or heard anything suspicious" said Harry.
"Right" said Ron. "I guess I meet up with you all in a while"
"Thanks mate" said Harry. He gave Ron a clap on the shoulder and Ron grinned before heading up the street where he turned into his spider and disappeared into the woods that connected with the forbidden forest.
"What do you want me to do?" asked Ginny.
"We need to continue asking questions. See if anyone heard anything that might help" said Harry. He watched as Ginny nodded then walked away. Harry was flustered, to say the least. Why would someone attack Hogsmeade? There had to be a reason! No one did something without reasoning!
'Not less they're mental '
'Not helping Gin'
'Sorry' said Ginny. Harry gave her a small laugh mentally. He knew she was trying to take most of the stress off him that he was currently feeling.
'I love you my wildfire' said Harry.
'Mmm want to show me how much?' teased Ginny.
'I plan on it' said Harry teasing her right back.
'Can I hold you to your word?' said Ginny sounding rather excited in his mind. Harry laughed mentally again. He tried to hide the smile that almost played across his lips.
'I am a Potter, am I not?' said Harry.
'I know and a Potter always keeps their word' said Ginny.
'Good as gold, Flare' said Harry. He saw Ginny give him a look across the street as she shook her head and Harry thought he saw her wink. He gave her a wave before heading to Rosmerta.
"Well, young Harry" said Rosmerta as he came closer. Harry could see that she had been crying by the stains from her tears.
"I'm sorry Rosmerta, my team and I are trying to figure out who did it" said Harry hoping to sound comforting to the older woman. She gave him a wave of her hand.
"I know dear" said Rosmerta. "Sadly we've all come to expect nothing but greatness from you, but in truth Harry, I just wish to know who did this."
"Me too" agreed Harry. They both sent eyes over the shop that had once been The Three Broomsticks. Harry had a great deal of memories in that place.
"I have no doubt that you and that team of yours will find it out, though. And in no time I expect" said Rosmerta.
"Thank you" said Harry.
"Wouldn't happen to know when I could get the builders over here do you?" she asked Harry gave a wry smile.
"Soon, we'll try and have the evidence and questioning part over with today. So everyone can start their preparations by morning" said Harry. Though he did not make any promises.
"That's a good boy... err... man now aren't you?" said Rosmerta. "Yes, now when are you going to ask that young witch of yours?" she asked sternly. Harry thought at that moment she reminded him of Mrs. Weasley. Harry despite himself gave a laugh.
"Soon Ma'am, soon" said Harry. Rosmerta gave a laugh, and he could have sworn he heard Ginny laugh in his mind. Harry bid a goodbye to Rosmerta and found Billie nearby.
"Hey Harry. Found something interesting out" said Billie.
"What?" asked Harry suddenly serious once more.
"Turns out someone might have been riding the dragon" said Billie.
"Riding the dragon?" repeated Harry.
"Seems so, though only two people seem to have caught this. One wizard claimed to try and stun the beast, but it being a dragon-" said Billie.
"One stunner wouldn't have worked" said Harry. Recalling the time in his fourth year when Hagrid had sneaked him in to show him the first task of the triwizard tournament. It had taken seven or eight fully trained Dragon trainers to accomplish it.
"Right, but they said the person seemed to lean into the dragon and steer it away." said Billie.
"In what direction?" asked Harry.
"He doesn't know. He said he looked down at a woman who had been set on fire and looked back up and the thing was gone" said Billie.
"Just like that" said Harry stunned.
"Just like that" repeated Billie.
"Are there any hiding spot's around here?" asked Harry. He knew that Sirius had hidden in the mountains that surrounded a part of Hogsmeade in his fourth year, but didn't know if a dragon could hide there as well.
"Don't really know. The size would have to be massive. I'll look into it" said Billie.
"Thanks" said Harry. He walked away from Billie and found Ginny nearby. He stopped in the shadow of a building that seemed unharmed from destruction and waited for her to get done talking. She soon joined him.
"Anything new?" asked Harry. Ginny sighed.
"Nope, just what we already know. Fire, flames and a dragon" said Ginny. "Interesting what Billie had to say though" Harry had let her listen to Billie's and his conversation.
"Do you think someone could ride a dragon?" asked Harry.
"Don't really know. I mean Norbert or Sky, actually yes" said Ginny grudgingly, as she referred to Charlie's two dragons. Charlie was simply that good. He was one of the few dragon trainers to actually fly on top a dragon. The thing that made the whole case worse is that this dragon had been Norbert. It had even been in the Daily Prophet.
'How long do you think we've got till Rita picks up the trail of Norbert?' asked Harry mentally. He didn't want to risk Rita overhearing them.
'About two day's. She probably already knows about the rider too' said Ginny.
'Damn... This makes it that much harder' said Harry.
'I know. Did you see how a wreck Charlie was earlier?'
'Yeah, he was trying to hide it, but it was rather noticeable' agreed Harry.
'There's hardly any trail to follow. Billie might find some places to check out, but then what?' asked Ginny.
'One step at a time baby.' said Harry. "Rosmerta wants to start preparations to rebuild. Let's round everyone up and see if we've got what we need"
"Got it, I'll track down Billie again, you want David?" said Ginny.
"Yeah" said Harry. They parted and Harry went in search of David, while Ginny went in search of Billie. Upon hearing no new news, twenty minutes later Harry and Ginny left Hogsmeade to head up to Hogwarts and wait on Ron.
"Flare, Roc" said Hermione as they slipped into her office and sat down. She handed them each a cup of tea before she sat down herself. "Any news?"
"Yeah" said Ginny. "We confirmed three suspects in the disappearance of Norbert. Confirmed it was a dragon in Hogsmeade and even found a possible accomplice"
"Accomplice?" said Hermione.
"Seems like there might have been a rider steering the dragon. Though we don't know if they were egging it on, or trying to get it to back off" said Harry.
"What do you think?" asked Hermione. Harry looked up at her. Hermione had grown older and more mature over the last few years, but she altogether looked the same to Harry. If he had ever had a sister he would want her to be Hermione. Harry sighed.
"I want to think that somebody hasn't caught Norbert or trained a dragon to disrupt our day to day activities, but my gut tells me that that's exactly what they did" said Harry.
"Trained or is it truly Norbert?" asked Hermione.
"I honestly don't know" said Harry.
"Charlie says that Norbert wasn't that way" said Ginny.
"But he was different as a baby" said Hermione. Harry nodded. Remembering all too well Norbert trying to burn everything. Harry, Ron and Hermione had even stopped visiting so much in that time span because of baby Norbert.
"So does this truly take Norbert off our list?" asked Ginny. It was silent for a moment until Harry spoke.
"I think so, Michael said that Greg had to lead Norbert out of the cage-" began Harry.
"By fire whiskey" said Ginny. Harry nodded and continued feeling his way around what little facts they did have.
"Nikkei had shared a drink of the exact same fire whisky with Norbert around the same time" said Harry.
"Making her suspect number three" said Hermione. Harry and Ginny nodded.
"So why would Norbert, a fully trained dragon, have reason to bring a town up in flames on his own, or someone's command?" said Harry.
"He's not really likely to trust a person that quickly, is he?" asked Hermione.
"I wouldn't think so" said Ginny.
"We need to discuss Norbert's behaviour" said Harry.
"Another trip to Charlie then" said Ginny.
"Afraid so" said Harry.
"Hey" everyone turned and found Ron coming into the room. He closed the door behind him and waving his wand set locks and silence charms in place.
"Able to find out anything" asked Ginny.
"Not yet, but I put the word out with Micaria. He'll tell me when he hears something." said Ron.
"Too bad we can't talk with the centaurs" said Ginny.
"There's Firenze" said Ron.
"He got run out of his tribe remember" said Harry.
"Oh yeah, forgot about that. Poor bloke" said Ron.
"I wished Grawp still lived in the forest" said Harry.
"Yeah, he was good for hearing stuff that went on in there" said Hermione.
"Too bad he moved huh" said Ron. Grawp had found himself a giantess and together they made a home somewhere east in the mountains. Though they lived in a cave, they were out of the way of the few giants that had managed to live through the final battle. Last year Harry heard that Grawp was going to be a father. Harry still didn't know what to say about that!
"Let's just keep an ear and eye out for anything that might go on in there. That's a start." said Harry.
"Already got that mate" said Ron confidently. Harry smiled. Ron had come to be more confident in his abilities since he found out he was Mage of the Arachnid.
"So Hermione how was your day?" asked Ginny knowing they were quite finished with their discussion.
"Oh not bad. We have three trouble makers that seem to be about the same trouble as Fred and George" said Hermione.
"Yeah McGonagall mentioned something about that" said Harry smiling again.
"They let those no wet firecrackers in the great hall during lunch. Professor McGonagall, Noviskie and I had fun watching Carla who is our Headgirl this year try and stop them. I know I should have helped her out, but it kind of became a teaching lesson. Professor Flitwick said that he would award the student who figured out the charm to stop them a hundred house points and a slab of Honeydukes chocolate he had. As now that Honeydukes is closed, it sort of became a rare trade around here" said Hermione. Harry and Ginny had fun laughing as they heard about the spells students had tried and how finally Noviskie and Hermione had to get rid of them, because the spells the students were trying were only making them duplicate.
It was awhile later when Harry and Ginny said their goodbyes to their friends and walked across the grounds of Hogwarts.
"So should I change for diner?" asked Ginny. Harry smiled.
"Yes, or no. It's up to you. I want to shower first. So I'll pick you up say in about an hour" said Harry as they reached outside the wards that protected Hogwarts. They disapparated together to the Burrow.
"Sounds good" said Ginny. "I'll be ready and waiting" Harry smiled. He kissed her goodbye for the time being and made sure she got into the house.
'See you in a while wildfire'
'In a while my sweet griffin'
Harry smiled and disapparated to Godric's Hollow. There had been wards in place long before he was even born so he simply couldn't apparate to the house, or anywhere inside. He walked the short path to the house and up to the front door. The brass knocker, in the shape of a stag, moved and looked up at him.
"Running a little late aren't we?" it asked. Harry laughed.
"It was a hard day, got a huge case" said Harry.
"Obviously" said the knocker, it opened the door and Harry walked inside and was surprised at what he saw. Winky had outdone herself.
The house that had been modest and decorated warmly and homely had been turned into a romantic, candle lit room, except it seemed that every room held the same ensemble. There were light pink and white rose petals on the floor. Candles suspended in mid air. The couch and regular furniture was still there, but the colour had changed to a light tan, instead of the dark blue. The fireplace was lit and was crackling merrily. It gave the whole room a light atmosphere. Harry followed the path of roses to the back door. The grounds had been decorated too. Though the flowers of lily's and daisy's and other kinds that Harry could never remember, were still there. There were also candles and a soft shower of gold sparkles that continued to fall. Though not low enough to even reach there heads.
A table had been set up on a newly erected wooden floor, and a small table draped in a white cloth with black wire chairs sat to the side. Harry smiled. One single candle had been placed on the table surrounded it was a few pink petals. Harry turned and found Dobby and Winky staring up at him with uncertainty.
"You two are the best house elfs ever!" said Harry. Dobby smiled and Winky bowed.
"We's just did as you asked Master Harry" said Dobby.
"No Dobby, you did more than what I could ever dream of. And it's terrific. I'm sure Ginny will love it" said Harry.
"I's hopes she does Master's Potter's" squeaked Winky.
"Don't worry Winky. Ginny will. If I know her she will" said Harry as he laughed. "And trust me I know my Ginny" Dobby grinned toothily up at him, and Winky bowed again. Harry had been trying to get her to stop bowing, but had finally given up. She refused to stop bowing and both refused to stop calling him Master. Harry just accepted it as it was.
"Dinner's will be ready in about a half an hour sir's" said Dobby as he too bowed. Harry smiled. "We'll just be over at Hogwarts if sir's need's us"
"Excellent. I need to get ready myself." and with that Harry turned and raced up the stairs. He was excited about this evening, and just with the hope of seeing Ginny smile, his Ginny.
Twenty minutes later, Harry was once again walking the path that led up to The Burrow. Harry couldn't stop from smiling.
"Master seems to be in a rather good mood. Makes me wonder if tonight is the night?" hissed Magnus. Harry's grin became wider.
"Mood for what Magnus?" hissed Harry, though he knew perfectly what Magnus was referring to.
"Let me see... A fancy dinner especially for two... romantic on top of that... dancing and swooning over the woman you and I both love dearly. I wonder if Master Harry is finally going to claim our Ginny in the only way he has yet to claim her" hissed Magnus.
"Yes, and soon Magnus, but not tonight. Tonight is just us" said Harry.
"Not afraid of marriage are you?" hissed Magnus teasingly. Harry laughed out loud.
"No, just want to be sure it's the right time" hissed Harry.
"What time could be better?" hissed Magnus.
"Ginny wants children, and so do I, but if I know Ginny she'll want a baby a lot sooner than a year after we marry" hissed Harry.
"Ahh I get it" hissed Magnus.
"What?" hissed Harry slightly confused.
"Wondering what kind of father you would be" hissed Magnus in a very knowing way.
"Afraid of what kind of father I'd be more like it" admitted Harry. He was currently blocking his thoughts from Ginny, so she couldn't hear his fear. Harry had not truly seen what a father was supposed to be like. His own died when he was one. His uncle Vernon wasn't a good example. Mr. Weasley was and so were Bill and Charlie. Bill's daughter, who held strawberry blond hair that shone silver in the sunlight, her eyes were a smoky blue. Little Zoë Laura Weasley was a sight already at the tender age of four. She already had her father, grandfathers and uncles wrapped around her finger. Harry included. Bill was a good father; Harry could tell by the way young Zoë hid from her part veela mother, behind Bill's legs.
Charlie's daughter Hannah Elizabeth Weasley was beautiful too. She had longer black hair and honey brown eyes. Harry knew they were Ginny's eyes. By heritage young Hannah had received her Aunt's eyes. They even danced almost they way Ginny's did. Ginny often joked that since there hadn't been a female in the Weasley bunch for ages, that now there weren't going to be any Weasley boys for a few generations. Harry had laughed at this. He knew somewhere in the family a boy would be born. Harry knew Ron dreamed of this often, for Hermione shared his dreams and told Ginny, who happened to let Harry listen. Harry had found it amusing, Ron a father. The idea alone, he was sure would scare Ron to death!
"No need to fret about that Master Harry. I've seen you with those girls; you would be an excellent father. An opinion I know our crimson flower would share I'm sure" hissed Magnus. Harry shrugged his shoulders as he knocked on the kitchen door, for the second time that day. He heard the charms unseal themselves and Bill appeared holding Zoë.
"Uncle Harry!" said Zoë in an excited tone. She immediately reached out to him. Harry took her in his arms and gave her a hug. Zoë giggled as Magnus wrapped around her middle.
"Hey Zoë. Magnus say's 'hi' too" said Harry smiling. The young girl giggled again and Bill laughed.
"Hey Bill" said Harry. "How's it going?"
"Fine, though I heard you have your hands full" said Bill.
"Quite literally it looks like" Harry looked to his left. Mr. Weasley had just entered the kitchen.
"Hello Mr. Weasley" said Harry smiling at his girlfriend's father.
"Harry, we're both grown men. Don't you think it's time to call me Arthur?" said Mr. Weasley. Harry laughed again.
"Of course Mr. Weasley" said Harry. Mr. Weasley shook his head at him. Bill gave a laugh as Harry walked in from the doorway still holding Zoë who was now holding Magnus.
"Can I take care of him tonight Uncle Harry?" asked Zoë sweetly. Harry smiled and then looked at Bill.
"Fine by me, it's good for Zoë to have responsibilities" said Bill.
"Okay, but remember to take good care of him." said Harry. "He has to be scratched or he thinks he isn't loved" teased Harry.
"Why do I have the feeling you're making me out to be an attention seeking obsessive snake?" hissed Magnus. Harry laughed.
"Because sometimes my friend you are just that" hissed Harry. Magnus flicked his tongue out and Harry and Zoë laughed.
"It's funny when he does that" squealed Zoë.
"Yes it is" said Harry, although his mind was no longer paying any attention. Ginny had entered the kitchen. She wore a soft pink dress that made her ivory pale skin shade around it. Making it irresistible to touch, Harry swallowed, but his eyes raked over her form. The gown was tight, and seductive. The V-neck line plummeted down her cleavage and showed her bare shoulders that held up the straps. The bodice hugged her body tight, yet looked comfortable and Harry's eyes went wide as he found a slit that ran clear up her left thigh. He could tell she wasn't wearing much, if anything underneath. This thought made Harry want to take her back upstairs to her room, and hell be damned if her parents were still in the house to hear her scream as he-
"Harry, are we ready?" interrupted Ginny smiling. Harry knew she had been hearing his thoughts and blushed as Harry swallowed again and nodded. He didn't know when Zoë and Magnus had gotten removed from his hands as he walked over to her and was immediately engulfed, but pleasantly so in her flowery perfume. Her hair hung in soft curls around her face and when Harry held open the kitchen door for her to walk ahead of him, he saw that her back was bare and her hair lay gently across her bare skin. Harry groaned mentally and Ginny laughed. Harry knew that he was about to get teased beyond anything she had ever done to him. Hell, she was already titillating him and all by her dress and her showing skin. It was already imprinting the image of her hair splayed out around his pillow as he made love to her while she looked at him in her ecstasy of fire, her beautiful dress a crumbled heap on his carpet next to his bed.
"Ready beautiful?" whispered Harry, his voice already a husky tone. Ginny smiled at him and this simple activity was enough to drive Harry out of his mind.
"More than ready" said Ginny softly. Harry could tell by the sound of her own tone that she wanted him too, but Harry wanted to have the special evening that he had planned and that Dobby and Winky made possible for them.
"I hope you like what Winky and Dobby did to the place" said Harry giving a goofy grin. Ginny laughed.
"What did they do?" asked Ginny.
"You'll see" said Harry as he extended his arm and Ginny gently laid her small hand in the crook of his arm. Harry placed his other hand onto hers and turned them and was immediately apparated to Godric's Hollow. They made the short walk to the house and the brass stag didn't even say anything, which was unusual, as they entered the house. Harry couldn't keep his eyes off Ginny as he noticed the flush in her cheeks, her rosy red lips and her lined eyes. Her eyelashes were curled and her perfume, Merlin he loved that perfume. It screamed Ginny.
When Harry led her into the house Ginny gasped in awe as she saw the minor but dramatic changes in the colour and the soft crackling of the fireplace. Harry led her along the path of rose petals that Ginny was smiling at and out into the garden. Ginny's free hand went to her chest and her mouth dropped open.
"Oh Harry, it's beautiful"
"I know, I wish I could take credit for it, but it was all Dobby and Winky" said Harry; his eyes had yet to leave Ginny's face.
"You should give them a pay rise" teased Ginny as she rubbed into him and pulled away. Harry sighed as he wanted her that much closer. And not momentarily for a while, he wanted her forever!
"I tried but they refuse" said Harry as he led her over to the table were two plates had already been set in place. Harry pulled out a chair for Ginny and as she sat Harry inhaled deeply. The smell was intoxicating, and Harry knew it was going to be hard to get through the evening meal. Soft classical music swooned in the background, setting the stage of romance for the young couple.
Harry removed the covers off the plates of food and sat down. Harry watched Ginny for a moment, before picking up his own fork.
"Couldn't help but notice you with Zoë" said Ginny conversationally. Harry grinned.
"You want kids don't you?" asked Harry. Ginny raised her eyes to meet his and Harry saw emotion pass through them.
"Yes" she said finally. "I am, but not this year, or next, but soon"
"Listen Gin, you know I want kids too, but after we get married, can we wait a year?" asked Harry. He'd asked her a similar question when they had been discussing their future when Harry was seventeen and Ginny only sixteen. Ginny smiled.
"I would wait a lifetime on just a promise of soon Harry" answered Ginny, tilting her head and smiling at him. Harry leaned across the table and placed a soft promising kiss on her lips.
"No, not a lifetime but rather a little while. I want it to be perfect" said Harry.
"Like tonight?" said Ginny her eyes dancing and sparkling almost in a mischievous way. Harry's grin grew wider.
"Better than tonight love" whispered Harry. Ginny smiled again as she picked up her glass of elder wine, bringing it to her lips, her eyes never left Harry's and he watched as she drank and set the glass back down. Harry stood and extended his right hand to her and Ginny gave a small laugh. She stood up next to him and he led her away from the table a few paces before twirling her around and coming to land in his arms. He remembered how much of a klutz he had been at his first ball at the triwizard championship, but then Ginny and he had went to the Valentine's ball together and he had never danced like he did with her. From Bill and Fleur's wedding, to Charlie and Bella's wedding, to the ministry Relive The Night ball, that had been held in honour of Ron, Hermione, Ginny and Harry for getting rid of Tom Riddle on the first year anniversary of the event. But tonight was far better than any night where they had danced before.
He held her close in his arms, spinning her out then back into him, where he would refuse to let her go, twirl her around than back again as if he couldn't stand to let her go again. Ginny laughed at first, then as their legs started to intertwine and their bodies started to press into each other's, looks became heated, laughs were replaced with gasps and moans of longing. Harry's eyes bore into her brown eyes that he could have sworn a fire was burning deep inside, yearning to be released. And Harry wanted to release it.
He stopped spinning her and swayed in spot while his hands found her bare back through her hair. He touched the fragile skin and Ginny's eyes were set on his. Harry leaned forward and placed his cheek next to hers and swayed on the spot. Her chest pressed up against his, Harry could feel her breathing; feel the warm breath on his ear, severely close. He closed his eyes and took in the sensations she brought to him, the need that plagued him, the desire that burned like Gubraithian fire between them. Harry's lips found her neck and his tongue darted out to taste the flesh of the soft skin beneath her ear, then trailing kisses down her neck and onto her shoulder, he heard her breath hitch then moaned as her head tilted to give him room. Harry would have smiled if he knew the effect he had on her, but he was too far gone in his passion to realize it. Her skin was perfect to touch, her neck too tempting to not taste, her breasts to full and desirable to not want in his hands, and mouth.
Ginny's hands had begun their own trail. Somewhere during the time of his kisses on her neck his cloak had come off and his shirt had been opened. Her fingers were trailing down his chest and with her hands over his shoulders she had his shirt off him. Harry stood naked from the waist up and Harry pressed her against him. The skin he could see earlier was now pressed warmly up against his. Harry's body breathed in the life Ginny was giving it, and throbbed with need. Ginny pulled out of his embrace and walked toward the door leading into the house.
"Gin-" said Harry, but was cut off as Ginny turned around and motioned for him to follow her. Harry smiled and walked too her, just as he was nearing she took off racing up stairs. Harry gave a laugh out before following her at top speed. When he entered his room he found her standing next to his bed. Her hips were still swaying to the soft beat of the music that could still be heard. Harry closed the door, and leaned against it for support.
Ginny swayed her hips around and Harry stood in shock. Ginny had her back to him and her hands were moving over her own body. Harry's trousers were getting rather tight as her hand slid up her side and around her bosom. She reached behind her and slowly Harry watched as she pulled the straps of her gown down over her shoulders. Harry's breath left him as her gown came off her top half and fell to the flare of her hips. Her back was totally and completely bare her hair was in waves around her shoulders and fell gracefully with the curve of her back. Ginny wiggled her hips and the gown dropped to the floor. She was left in only a pair of pink panties and her rose coloured heels. Ginny wiggled her hips in a circular motion and titled her body forward to place a hand on the ground in front of her. Harry was panting just by looking at her.
Ginny trailed a path with her hands up her leg and stood upright again. She continued to tease in dance by swaying her body around. Her hands slid over her body and Harry watched in desirable awe as she touched her breast and slid her other hand down between her panties and flesh. Harry's eyes watched the movement. Ginny was touching herself right in front of him, and Harry could have sworn right then and there that there was nothing more erotic than Ginny as her finger worked in a circular pattern and he watched stunned and painfully hard as he saw Ginny's head bend back exposing her neck and breasts to the air in front of her. Harry's breath was coming in pants and his trousers were too constricting.
Harry had had enough! He walked across the room in a matter of seconds. He was behind Ginny and was pressing his body against hers. Ginny continued with her dance up against him and pressed her bottom into his groin. Harry hissed as she rubbed his erection. He reached out and touched the smoothness of her back and with passion driven hands trailed them around her stomach and up to her breast. Ginny moaned softly, Harry tweaked at the buds that had appeared from the coolness of the room.
Waving his hand the lights went out and a fire blazed in the grate. Ginny leaned against his chest as Harry kissed her neck and nibbled at her collar bone. His hand came to her hip and pressed her back against him as he bit into her skin. Ginny gasped and Harry smiled into her neck. His hand slipped between the lace and skin and found her centre hidden in her auburn curls. Ginny moaned. Harry's finger found her nub and he circled around it. Ginny wiggled her hips again, forcing his finger to touch her where Harry knew she wanted to be touched. Harry smiled and suckled at her neck as his finger began its torment. Ginny leaned fully against him, her head tilted for his mouth on her skin. Her hand slipped behind her and began to rub over him and Harry couldn't stop the groan that escaped him. Merlin he needed her.
Harry turned Ginny around in is arms, she gasped as his lips crushed down upon hers in his frenzied need. Ginny's hands quickly undid the button of his trousers and worked them past his hips, Harry tore his mouth away from hers long enough to take them all the way off, along with his shoes and socks. Ginny was in his arms before he could kick aside the clothing that now lay on the floor at their feet. Harry groaned as Ginny's hands warm, soft and gentle ran over his torso and down the faint line of hair. She found him hot and hard. Ginny leaned back away from his kiss and smiled up at him, Harry growled and his hands brought her body into his. But her hands remained between them. She lightly touched him and his body throbbed. Harry ran his tongue along the lining of her lips and Ginny's tongue darted out to meet his. They tangled in their dance of love, as Ginny's hands finally grasped him. Harry groaned. She pulled on him and teased him beyond sanity. Harry pulled at her panties until they hit the floor. Ginny kicked off her heels and Harry picked her up and backed her against the wall.
Ginny waved her hand in front of her stomach and preformed the contraception charm. Harry kissed her lips again before moving to her neck. His hand found her centre and delved between the womanly folds that protected her from him, from the intruder. Harry rubbed her core with his forefinger and Ginny moaned in her delight. He loved that sound, but knew it got better. His finger was relentless in its search for her orgasm. Harry bent to suckle at her breast, first her left, he brought the hardened bud into his mouth and bit into it lightly, Ginny's fingers clasped into his shoulder blades making Harry hiss around her bosom, he moved to the right one and preformed the same pleasure upon it. Ginny's head tilted back to lie against the wall as Harry raised his head and his lips went to her throat. His finger, still pursuing its goal, changing its pattern every other stroke or so. Ginny was off balance and he loved her like this. His wanton light of love, his burning desire and flaming passion. His and that's all that mattered to him right now. His Ginny and their love.
Ginny's body convulsed and Harry knew she was close, he entered his finger in her and the light penetration his finger brought her was enough to make her mouth open and a shout of relief pour from her pouted lips, her body to tighten and compress around his finger. Ginny's heart was slamming against her chest; he could feel it vibrate through his own. Ginny's lips were curved in a smile at the corners. Harry brought his hips to hers and Ginny gave a full fledge smile as she accepted him in her, welcoming him home, into her safe haven of beauty, life, love, lust, and raw emotion. She saw him like none other, she knew him like none other. The same way he knew her.
Adjusting his hips, Harry began to enter her folds. The tip of him made her body convulse in its anticipation. Harry met Ginny's eyes as he filled her slowly. Ginny's eyes became wide as he sunk into her inch by glorious inch until he filled her with the whole of himself. Ginny's fingers were once again clawing into his shoulders, but Harry welcomed the pain. He withdrew slowly and entered at the same speed. Ginny growled in her sexual frustration as Harry continued to dominate her with his slow sensualist thrusting. Harry grinned and kissed her lips. His body pulling out, then to retreat back inside hers. All in the same slow manner. Ginny was growling and moaning, Harry felt her desire start to rise again. His one hand shaking in silent want of release, but Harry wouldn't claim that mountain yet. He wanted her with him, needed her right there beside him when they both leaped over the tip of the iceberg and into the hot water that the fire made, the fire that was burning from their love.
Ginny's moans became more persistent and needful, Harry began thrusting faster, only slightly though and Ginny was soon growling again. Didn't she know what that did to him? Ginny's body began tightening around his and Harry knew it would soon be time, his thrusting became faster, and Ginny crying for him harder and Harry gave her all that she wanted. He could never keep back from her and he didn't want to. Harry needed her as much as she needed him. Ginny's body tightened again and Harry slammed into her twice before Ginny screamed for him and Harry spilled his release as they both jumped from the tower they had built in their feverish wild abandonment of exuberance.
Harry's breath was shallow matched only by Ginny's, and both hearts were pounding away their erotic dance that had sped it up. Harry moved them over to the bed and once they both lay under the covers, Ginny tucked in beside him. Harry heard her fall asleep. He knew he shouldn't have let her fall asleep, knowing Mrs. Weasley would soon be worried, but they knew she was with him. She was safe. Harry recollected Ginny's eyes earlier. She wanted to have a family and Harry wanted to be the one to give it too her. It was time! Time to complete their love, to claim each other in the only remaining way.
AN:
Please review to tell me what you thought about it as I shall be waiting ever so (im)patiently to read any reviews... lol...
Why use Norbert?
Now really... If I told you that, you'd know the end... I don't even tell Merlin that part.. lol
Who's the new villain?
See above answer...
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