Chapter four

For four weeks Harry and Ginny have been enjoying their time alone in Australia. The house was large, spacious with large windows that allows you to watch the ocean from anywhere in the house. There was a large decking just off their bedroom and another one of the living area.

Harry and Ginny had relaxed, made love a lot, walked along the beach and spent time in the city. Ginny had noticed a real change in Harry, he smiled almost all the time and rarely got down and started to sing some of he's more upbeat songs, not just he's ballads.

Ginny woke up in her large spacious bedroom and noticed Harry wasn't in bed. She showed and made her way down stairs and noticed Harry sitting outside on the decking playing his guitar. She grabbed a cup of tea and walked out to join him.

'Morning sweetheart,' Ginny kissed Harry tenderly before sitting down.

'Morning beautiful,' Harry smiled at he's wife before he continued to play. 'What do you want to do today?'

'Haven't thought much about it, I'm enjoying my time with my husband so anything we do is fine with me,' she smiled and looked out at the beach. 'It's beautiful here, isn't it Harry?'

'Yeah it is. I've been watching a couple of surfers all morning, I love the way they ride the waves all the way into the beach.'

'Yeah, I was amazed the first time I saw someone do that. No one does anything like that in the wizarding world.'

'It's be too easy, we could just use magic to do it, where the muggles have to do it themselves.'

They both sat quietly watching the people on the beach, surfers in the water, children playing in the sand making sandcastles and young people riding the waves in towards the sand.

'You know, we're going to have to leave soon,' Harry said as he stopped playing and put he's guitar down. 'I've loved this time alone with you, but I've really missed everyone back home.'

'Yeah, I have too.' Ginny looked at Harry and saw the contented and peaceful look on he's face. 'Harry, have you decided what you're going to do about the offer?'

Harry looked down at Ginny, 'I've been thinking hard about it. If I take it, I'll have more power in the ministry than any one person should have and that worries me. Will I handle having that much power in my position. I know Kingsley said that I discuss things with him along with the rest of the Wizengamot but I can still override their decisions. But I don't want people getting off for serious crimes or getting light sentences when they deserve tougher ones.' Harry walked over to the edge of the decking and leaned on the railings, looking out at the vast ocean. 'I'm going to take it Gin, I want people to realise that if you do something wrong than you deserve to be punished and have the sentence fit the crime. I still think I should have gotten punished for what I did, but I finally understand why the rest of Wizengamot didn't want to do anything to me. They knew she would have gotten off, or only got a year or two and that was wrong. She tried to kill you and she wouldn't have gotten what she deserved.' Harry turned and looked at he's wife and saw she was smiling at him. 'Is that alright with you sweetheart?'

Ginny stood up, walked over and wrapped her arms around Harry, looking up at him. 'It's perfectly alright with me, and Harry, they let you off because of who you are as well. I know you don't like to think about that, but you did save the wizarding world and you have to realise what that means to everyone, what you mean to everyone and I think you're doing the right thing. You can read me if you want, you'll see I'm telling you the truth.' she smirked at him.

'I know you would never lie to me Ginny, I don't ever have to read you.' Harry leaned down and kissed her tenderly before looking back into her eyes. 'I've come to realise why I got off and why everyone stood by me and supported me. You know how I've never wanted to be treated different Gin,' she nodded, 'but I came to realise that when I was treated different because I was the boy who lived, and I didn't want to be treated different because my parents died and I happened to live. But when I stopped Voldemort, I realised now why everyone does treat me special, even if I don't like it, I do understand it now.' Harry looked back at the all the people on the beach then back to he's wife. 'I'm still going to record and play the occasional concert, that won't change. I love to sing but becoming the head of the Wizengamot is going to be a lot of work especially at first and probably stressful, and singing still relaxes me, keeps me calm.'

'Since you're going to continue singing, then sing something for me,' Ginny smiled, kissed Harry again and sat back down.

Harry walked just inside the doors and sat at the piano then started to sing. Ginny leant against the railing watching Harry sing to her. When he finished he made he's way back to he's wife and saw a couple of people standing on the beach watching him.

They walked closer, 'Sorry to interrupt but that was beautiful.' the woman said.

'Thanks,' Harry smiled at them.

'Are you Harry Potter, from Harry Potter and the Phoenix Flames?' the man.

'Yep, that's me.' Harry walked down the steps and shook their hands.

'Is that song going to be on your next Albus Mr. Potter?' the woman asked.

'It's Harry, I haven't really thought about the new album yet, I've been so busy lately.'

'Do you think you'll ever do some concerts here in Australia?'

'I don't know, I'd like too, I'll talk to the band and my manager and try and work something out. Why don't you give me your names and address, and if we do, I'll make sure you get tickets.' Harry smiled at them then turned to Gin. 'You grab a pen sweetheart?' she nodded and walked inside, grabbed a pen and paper and handed them to her husband and he wrote down the couples names. 'I'll let you know.'

'Is that your wife, the one you always sing the first song too when you do your concerts?'

'Yep,' Harry looked back at Ginny, smiling, 'that's my Ginny.' he turned back to the couple.

'She's beautiful,' the man said as he looked from Harry to Ginny.

'I think so.' Harry grinned at the man.

'Do you think we could get your autograph before you go?' the woman asked.

'Sure,' Harry scribbled he's name and handed the paper over to them. 'It was nice to meet you.'

'Thanks, it was nice to meet you too, and I hope you do play here.' the man said and shook Harry's hand then walked away with he's wife.

Harry went back up and wrapped he's arms around Ginny. 'Did you hear what he said, he thought you were beautiful, but I've always known that,' Harry kissed Ginny passionately.

Ginny smiled at him, 'Thank you, and I think your absolutely gorgeous,' Ginny kissed Harry again.

'You know, I think I might see about doing a few concerts here, give us an excuse to come back. What do you think?'

'I think it's a great idea, and the house is plenty big enough for everyone to stay here. Well, I'm going to get some breakfast, have you eaten yet?'

'Yeah I did, you go eat, then when you're finished we can go for a walk along the beach, maybe go for a swim.' Ginny kissed him again and went into the kitchen to eat. She sat watching Harry as he started to play the piano again, realising that he was going to be alright.

Harry was lost in the music when Ginny sat next to him. 'You want to go for a swim now Harry?'

'Yeah, but first, we really should think about going home soon gin. I need to start at the ministry, then I can work on the concerts for here.'

'Why don't we stay just a couple more days then?'

'Sounds good, come on, let's go for that swim.' Harry took Ginny's hand and they walked down to the beach. Harry picked Ginny up and walked into the water before letting her stand.

Ginny looked into Harry's eyes, lifted slightly and wrapped her legs around him, while they were standing in the water and saw Harry's breathing start to get heavy before he pulled her to him and kissed her fiercely.

When he finished, he looked at Ginny, concentrating. 'You've learned how to block your feelings from me.'

Ginny smiled, 'Yeah, I've been working on it while we've been here, I thought I had it and decided to try it. I wanted to see if you could feel what I wanted and when you didn't, I decided to show you.' Ginny started to kiss Harry's neck.

'I'm starting to get what you want sweetheart, let's head back inside.' Harry sent he's feelings to he's wife.

Harry and Ginny walked hand in hand back inside the house and Harry pulled Ginny down onto the rug on the floor in the living room.

'I can't get enough of you Mrs. Potter.' Harry kissed Ginny's neck making he's way down between her breasts. 'Now why don't you lose the bikini?'

'Why don't you do it for me,' Ginny stood up and waited for Harry to stand.

'Okay,' Harry stood up stripped he's shorts off then turned Ginny around and pulled her tight up against him. He moved he's hands around her and lowered them past the band of her bikini bottoms.

'Oh god Harry,' Ginny leaned her head back onto Harry's shoulder. 'Oh that feels good.'

Harry leaned back slightly and moved he's mouth down her back, grabbed the ties of her top with he's teeth and pulled, letting them fall.

'Reach up and take your top of Gin, I'm not moving my hands just yet.' Harry saw Ginny pulled her top over her head and throw it to the ground. 'You've been driving me crazy the whole time we've been here, so I think it's time to give some back.' Harry started to rub he's finger and he could feel her legs weaken as she groaned. He kept going until she climaxed then lifted her up and walked into the kitchen. He stood her back down still with he's back to her. 'Take them off Gin, make sure you bend over to take them off though, so I can watch.' Harry took a step back and waited to see if Ginny would do what he wanted. Then Ginny slowly lowered her bikini bottoms, bending over as she went. As soon as she got them off, and before she could stand up, Harry moved her over the table, bending her over it. 'Now stay there and open for me.' he watched Ginny move her legs apart as wide as they would go. Harry moved he's hands back to her and pushed a finger inside. 'You like that?' Ginny groaned, so Harry pushed up further, 'Tell me, do you like that.' Harry waited but Ginny just groaned again. 'If you don't tell me I'm moving away.'

'Don't you dare, yes I like it, you driving me absolutely crazy Harry.' Ginny groaned loudly as Harry pushed further, then moved he's finger back out as he watched. 'Don't please.'

'Don't what sweetheart, tell me.' Harry lightly touched her back, running he's fingers down her spine very slowly. 'Tell me Gin.' Harry could feel her tremble under he's touch.

'Put your finger back inside me,' Ginny panted.

Harry kept he's finger moving down her back until he reached her and pushed he's finger back inside then put he's mouth over his wife, tasting her.

'Harry, oh god,' Ginny's breathing got heavy.

Harry moved he's mouth away, 'Are you enjoying that sweetheart.' Harry saw her nod and slowly moved he's tongue over her and started to flick as Ginny groaned loudly. He moved he's tongue faster and kept he's finger moving.

'Harry, don't stop, please.' Ginny panted hard.

Harry moved he's mouth away and leaned over her, but kept he's finger inside. 'Tell me,' Harry said softly in her ear as he moved he's finger around. 'Does it feel good, because I like the feel of it.' Harry kept he's finger moving waiting for Ginny to tell him. 'Gin, tell me, how does it feel?'

'It feels so good.' Ginny panted.

'I want you to enjoy what I do to you.' Harry said as moved back down and pushed he's tongue back and started flicking it against her making her tremble. He kept both he's tongue and finger going until her climax hit then stood up behind her, thrusting in hard then held. 'Gin, you okay?'

'Yeah, please, don't stop Harry.'

Harry started to move slowly, he knew Ginny wanted it fast, but he kept it slow, letting it build. When they were both nearly there, he moved faster until they both groaned loudly. Harry slowly moved out of Ginny, and turned her around to face him.

'I love you Gin, and I will never hurt you.'

'I know Harry, I love you too.'

'Come lay down with me,' Harry took Ginny's hand and they moved over to the rug. Harry looked into her eyes, 'Gin, if there's anything you want me to do or not do, tell me.' Harry caressed her face.

'Everything you do to me is wonderful, absolutely wonderful.' Ginny smiled.

'Come here.' Harry pulled Ginny into he's arms and held her tight. 'I love to please you and will do anything you want.'

'I know Harry, and you do please me, very much so.' Ginny kissed Harry's chest.

Harry lay back keeping he's arms around he's wife until he fell asleep and Ginny fell asleep not long after him.

A couple of days later, Harry and Ginny arrived at the ministry by port key and they went straight to the lifts to speak with Kingsley before they went home.

'Morning Melanie, do you think I could speak with the minister for a few minutes?' Harry asked.

'I'll see if he's free Mr. Potter, please take a seat.' the secretary smiled, then got up and knocked on the door. 'Excuse me minister, Mr. Potter would like to speak with you.'

Kingsley walked out of his office, 'Harry, Ginny, it's good to see you both.' Kingsley walked over and hugged them both. 'Looks like your holiday agreed with you and look how tanned you both are.'

'Yep, it sure did, Australia was wonderful. Can we talk for a minute Kingsley?'

'Of course, come in to my office.' Kingsley, Harry and Ginny walked into Kingsley office and they sat down. 'What can I do for you?'

'I wanted to let you know that I'm going to take the offer as head of the Wizengamot.' Harry said and saw Kingsley smile at him.

'That's wonderful news Harry, I'm happy you're taking it. You will do a great job, I know it.'

'Thanks, I just wanted to let you know, before we head home. I wanted a couple of days before I got started, do you think that will be alright?'

'Not a problem Harry, I'll set up a meeting for Thursday, how's that sound?'

'That's great, thanks Kingsley. Well that's it for now, I'll see you then.' Harry and Ginny stood up, hugging Kingsley again, and they left the office.

'Oh Harry, I'll have to put an announcement in the Daily Prophet about your position. Do you want me to get it ready straight away or wait until Thursday?'

'You can do it straight away.'

'Okay, I'll get onto that, then I'll talk to James. I'll see you both later.' Kingsley smiled as he watched Harry and Ginny leave.

Harry and Ginny made their way back down the lifts and walked straight over to the fireplaces to floo home with all eyes still watching Harry.

The moment they stepped out, 'Not the sight I was hoping for when I got home, my father groping my mother on the couch.' Harry laughed watching he's mother turn red as they both stood up.

'Oh, we've missed you both so much,' Lily wrapped her arms around Harry and Ginny, then James did as well.

'We missed you too,' Harry sat down with his parents and pulled Ginny onto he's lap. 'But it looks like you kept yourselves entertained.' Harry grinned at them.

'Yes, well,' James smiled at he's son. 'You look a lot better than when we last saw you Harry.'

'I'm great actually, I think that holiday is just what I needed. Where are Hayden and Holly, I can't believe how much I've missed them.'

'There in their room playing, go and see them.' Lily said seeing how happy Harry looked.

'Yeah, I might.' Harry lifted Ginny off he's lap, 'I'll be back in a minute.' Harry smiled and walked into he's parents rooms.

'Is he really alright Ginny?' James asked.

'Yes, he's fine. The whole time away he only got down a couple of times and he hardly stopped smiling.'

Harry stood at the door watching he's brother and sister lying on the ground grabbing for toys and sticking them in their mouths. He walked over and knelt beside them.

'Hi there,' both of them looked up at Harry and smiling. 'Come here you two.' Harry picked them both up and hugged them both. 'I've missed you both,' he kissed them both and walked out of the room and sat down with them. 'I can't believe how big they are.' Harry looked over at he's parents.

'There growing fast and putting everything they can grab into their mouths.' James said watching Harry with he's brother and sister.

'I thought you would have been at the Daily Prophet,' Harry said.

'I'm going in soon, one thing about being boss, I can be late, so if I want to I can grope your mother.' James laughed as Lily punched him. 'I didn't think you'd mind as I always see you grope Ginny.'

'But there's a difference there, you're groping my mother,' Harry laughed loudly, 'Well, Kingsley will probably contact you later, he wants to put a release out about my appointment.'

'You're taking the offer Harry?' Lily asked.

'Yeah, we stopped by there to tell him before we came home.'

'I'm proud of you and you'll do a great job.' James said smiling over at Harry.

'I hope so, it's still a lot of responsibility for one person to have, but I've got a lot of good people around me to keep me from doing the wrong thing.' Harry said as he laughed as watched his sister pulling at his hair.

'I'm going to go put our things away Harry,' Ginny leaned over and kissed him, then Hayden grabbed her hair.

Harry laughed again, 'Hayden, let Ginny's hair go,' Ginny managed to get her hair free, kissed them both and walked up the stairs.

'You really are alright, aren't you Harry?' James said smiling at he's son.

'Yeah dad, I'm really alright, you don't need to worry anymore. Where's Sirius? Is he in he's room with Nicky?'

'No, he moved into he's place why you were away. He said he'd see you as soon as we let him know your home.'

'It's going to feel strange not having him here. But I can understand that he wants he's own space.'

'Yes, he's always been independent Harry, from a young age. He's a lot like you in that way.' James smiled at he's son.

'Well, I didn't really have a choice, but I suppose Sirius didn't either, not from that family of he's. Well, I'm going to have a shower, so I should put these two back in to play.' Harry stood up with he's sister and brother and took them back into their room.

'He really is alright, isn't he James?' Lily asked.

'Yeah, he is. You can see it on he's face.' James turned to his wife. 'It looks like you're going to be teaching at Hogwarts.'

'Yes, I guess I am. I'll get Harry to mention it to Kingsley, then find out when I have to start.'

'Start what?' Harry said as he walked back into the sitting room.

'Teaching singing at Hogwarts now you're taking the Wizengamot job, I'll be taking you're Hogwarts position.'

'Oh, I forgot about that, and you'll be great. But now, shower time,' Harry kissed both he's parents and went upstairs and saw Ginny sitting on the couch staring out the window. 'Everything alright Gin?'

'Fine Harry, I loved Australia, but I'm glad to be home.'

Harry put he's arms around Ginny. 'Yeah, I know what you mean, I love this place.' Harry nuzzled her neck. 'I was just about to go have a shower, want to join me?'

'Not this time Harry, I'm hungry. I'm going to go down and get something to eat.' Ginny turned around in Harry's arms. 'I love you Harry.' Ginny put her head on Harry's chest.

'I love you to Gin, always will.' Harry held Ginny tight against him for a while. 'Why don't you go eat and I'll take a shower, I'll come down when I've finished.' Harry kissed her and let her go.

'Alright Harry,' Ginny turned and walked out the door as Harry went into the bathroom

Ginny walked into the kitchen, 'Kreacher, could you make something for lunch, Harry will be down in a few minutes.'

'Of course Mistress Ginny,' Kreacher bowed and Ginny sat down and waited for Harry to join her, when Lily walked in and sat down next to her.

'How was the holiday Ginny?'

'Really good, it's just what Harry needed.'

'I think it's just what you both needed. You've gone through almost as much as Harry has, you needed some time to yourselves.

'Yeah, I guess I have and it was good to get away for a while, just the two of us.' Ginny smiled at her mother-in-law. 'So with Harry taking the job, are you going to teach singing at Hogwarts?'

'Yes I am. I'm looking forward to it actually, but I hope the twins will be fine when I'm teaching.'

'Well, when Harry taught, it was on a Tuesday, so if you're worried at all, I could watch them. I don't go to the orphanage on a Tuesday, so I'm free.'

'Are you sure Ginny, they can be a handful now?'

'I'm sure, and it'll be good practice for when I do have my own and there Harry's brother and sister and I love them.' Ginny grinned. 'You know, after all this time, that still sounds strange, Harry's brother and sister.'

'I know exactly what you mean Gin,' Harry said as he walked up behind his wife. 'It's still strange to me, I never thought I'd have any siblings.' Harry sat down with he's wife and mother. 'I overheard what you said about minding the twins, if I can work it so I don't have to work Tuesdays, I could look after them with you.'

'That'd be great Harry, but let's see what days you're working first. When are you going to contact the band about the concerts in Australia?'

'I thought I'd do that tomorrow, I just want to relax today.'

'Sounds good, sweetheart,' Lily smiled at her son, 'Why don't I contact Sirius and have them over for dinner?'

'Yeah, that's a great idea. I've missed everyone so much.'

'I hope he's not in the bedroom with Nicky, every time I've tried to floo him, he's always been in there.' Lily said as she stood up.

'Why don't you send a patronus mum, that way it'll go straight to him.'

'I never learned how to do one Harry, do you want to send one. That way he will get the message and come for dinner.'

'Alright, but mum, I could teach you to do a patronus if you want. I'll teach you anything, all you have to do is ask.'

'I know, it's just you've had a lot on your mind and you've been so busy.'

Harry stood up and went over to he's mother. 'I could never be too busy for my mother, so do you want to learn?' Harry put he's arms around her and looked down into her eyes and saw the excited look on her face.

'Yes, I would love to,' Lily hugged her son. 'Now why don't you send your patronus to Sirius and Nicky, let them know you're back and to come for dinner.'

'Alright,' Harry let go of he's mother and turned to he's wife. 'Why don't you floo Charlie, see if they want to come too?'

'Good idea Harry, you patronus, I'll floo.' Ginny laughed as she stood up.

Harry shook he's head at his wife, and concentrated and he's stag erupted into the room then took off. He smiled and turned back to sit down and saw he's mother's face.

'Mum, everything alright?' Harry put he's arms around her.

'Yeah, I've never seen your patronus Harry, it's a stag, like your father's animagus. I knew that, but I never saw it before.'

'Yeah, when Remus first taught me, it was just like a mist, but when all the dementors were trying to get to Sirius I conjured a proper one and it was a stag. That's when Remus told me about dad's animagus form, so whenever I needed to conjure one I always thought of dad and it made it easier to do.'

'I think your father would be very pleased that your patronus took he's form Harry.' Lily smiled, 'But it's time for your sister and brother to have a nap, I'll be back out in a moment.' Lily kissed Harry and walked into the other rooms.

Harry sat on the couch, summoned he's guitar and started to play softly. Ginny stood there watching for a while and Lily walked back up and stood beside her. She put her arm around her daughter-in-law and they both stood watching Harry and saw how content and peaceful he looked. Lily and Ginny watched Harry play he's guitar seeing the look of contentment on he's face as they held each other.

'He's going to be alright, isn't he Ginny?' Lily said quietly, but Harry overheard her.

'I'm going to be fine mum,' Harry said as he turned and looked at he's wife and mother. 'You don't need to worry anymore. I did a lot of thinking and soul searching while we were away.'

Lily and Ginny walked over and sat on either side of Harry. 'I know Harry, I can see it, you look peaceful.' Lily leaned in and kissed Harry's cheek.

'Yeah, I am. I've finally come to terms with why I got off, why everyone was there to support me and who I am.'

'That's very good to hear Harry,' Albus Dumbledore said from he's portrait, 'and who are you?' he smiled down at Harry.

Harry grinned as he got up and walked over and stood in front of him. 'When I first went into the wizarding world and to Hogwarts, I was Harry Potter the boy who lived, and I hated being known as that, having people stare and talk about me. I got known as that because my parents died and I happened to survive. But now people don't see me that way anymore. They see the saviour of their world, and I've come to terms with that. I didn't do it all alone, far from it, but I did stop him and helped bring peace to the world we live in. And I've accepted that people will always see me as their saviour and why they respect me, and I'm finally learning to live with that.'

'That Harry is why you will be alright, from now on.' Albus smiled. 'So I take it you are taking the offer as head of the Wizengamot?'

'Yes, I am. I'm still not comfortable with the amount of power I will have but I want to see people who do the wrong thing get the sentence they deserve and that is another reason why I got off, everyone thought I'd already suffered enough, I'd served my sentence you could say.'

Albus nodded, 'Yes Harry, that is exactly what people thought. And as for the power you will hold, do you remember what I told you, at King's Cross station, about why I never took the minister's job all the times it was offered to me.'

'Yeah, those that are suited to power are those who have never sought it. Those who, like me, you said, have leadership thrust upon them and take up the mantle because they must and find to their own surprise that they wear it well.' Harry grinned.

'Yes, I was not meant to have that type of power, but you Harry, are. You never wanted to lead or have that type of power, that's why you will succeed.'

'I hope so Albus, I just don't want to abuse that power like others have.'

'You won't Harry, what have I told you for years now? Before I died and after.'

Harry grinned at him. 'That I have more love in me than anyone you've ever know.' Harry laughed. 'Yes, I know, but will it be enough?'

'Yes, that and the people who love you will always keep you grounded. Trust in that love, remember.'

'Yeah,' Harry looked around at Ginny, smiling and sending he's love to her before turning back to the portrait. 'I do trust the love Ginny has for me and the love I have for her. See, this is why I like having you here, you can always make me understand things, just like you've always done. Thank you Albus, for everything.'

'You are very welcome Harry, now go back to your wife and mother. I need to visit one of my other portraits.' Albus smiled once more at Harry and walked out of he's frame.

Harry walked back over and sat down with his mother and wife, and they both put their arms around him, holding him tight. Harry grinned and grabbed both their arms and held the two most important woman in he's life.

'I wish I had a camera right now,' Sirius's voice came to them all as he stepped out of the fire with Nicky and walked over to the three people sitting holding each other.

Ginny and Lily let go of Harry and he stood up, 'Sirius, it's good to see you.' Harry hugged he's godfather, then kissed him.

'It's good to see you too Harry, and you look good.' Sirius said keeping a hold of him.

'I'm great Sirius, really good.' Harry grinned, then let him go and went over to Nicky, 'Good to see you too Nicky.' Harry hugged her and kissed her on the cheek before going back to he's wife and mother.

'Good to see you Harry, and that you're okay.' Nicky said as she sat down with Sirius.

'Yeah, I am okay.' Harry put he's arms back around he's wife and mother.

'Looks like Australia agreed with you and look at how tanned you both are,' Sirius grinned at them.

'Well, I think I just got more freckles and they joined together.' Ginny laughed.

'Yes, my sweet Gin, but I love every one of your freckles.' Harry leaned down and kissed her tenderly.

Sirius looked at Lily, raising her eyebrows and she nodded. 'You really are okay, aren't you Harry?'

'Yeah, I really am. Like I was telling mum before, I did a lot of thinking while I was away and that's why I'm taking the offer.'

'To be head of the Wizengamot, that's wonderful Harry, you'll do a great job, I know you will.'

'Thanks Sirius, I think I will. I'm still concerned about the amount of power I will hold, but,' Harry looked at Ginny, touched her face, then he's mother's. 'I have a lot of good people around me, they'll keep me in line if needed.'

'Yes, you have but I don't think it'll be needed Harry, you've got a kind heart and good soul. You'll do the right thing.'

'Thanks Sirius, I'm glad you think so.' Harry grinned at his godfather, 'Does anyone want some tea, I know I do.' Harry got nods from all. 'Kreacher,' Harry called.

'Yes Master Harry, what can Kreacher do for you?'

'Could you bring tea in for everyone?'

'Of course Master Harry,' Kreacher snapped he's fingers and was gone.

Sirius shook he's head, 'I still have trouble believing that's the same house elf I grew up with. Oh that reminds me Harry, when we were first back in the portraits, Ginny told me that you gave Kreacher something, that's why he changed, something that belonged to Regulus.'

'Oh, yeah,' said Harry and with a crack Kreacher returned.

'Here's your tea Master Harry,' the elf bowed.

'Kreacher, do you still have Master Regulus' locket?'

'Of course master Harry,' the elf pulled the locket out of he's tea towel shirt and showed it to Harry.

'Could you show it to Sirius, please?' Kreacher turned and showed the locket to Sirius. 'Thanks Kreacher you can go now.' the elf bowed, snapped he's fingers and was gone. Harry concentrated and a small pouch flew into he's hand. 'I found out that one of the horcruxes was a locket, that used to belong to Salazar Slytherin. Ron, Hermione and I remembered it being at Grimmauld Place.'

'You're kidding, how did it get there?'

'Well, bit of a long story, but basically it was your brother Regulus that had it.' Harry saw the shocked look on Sirius' face so he pulled the letter out and handed it to Sirius.

'To the dark lord, I know I will be dead long before you read this, but I want you to know that it was I who discovered your secret. I have stolen the real horcrux and intend to destroy it as soon as I can. I face death in the hope that when you meet your match, you will be mortal once more. R.A.B,' Sirius sat looking stunned, 'Regulus Arcturus Black, is that why he went missing Harry, why he died?' Sirius looked up at Harry.

'Yeah, when Ron, Hermione and I stayed at Grimmauld Place trying to work out where the horcruxes might have been hidden, I saw Regulus' name plate on his door and it hit me. R.A.B, then we remembered a locket being there when we cleaned the place out of all the dark objects, but we couldn't find it. So I spoke with Kreacher, he told me the story of what happened to Regulus and that Mundungus had stolen the locket. The one he's got around he's neck was the substitute Regulus put in the cave the day he died, the same cave that Albus and I went to on the night he died.'

'What happened to him?' Sirius' voice was soft.

'He went to the cave where Voldemort hid the locket, there was a potion there.' Harry shuddered and Ginny gripped he's hand, Harry looked at her, 'I'm fine Gin, just remembering,' Harry turned back to Sirius, 'The locket was in the potion and the only way to get it was to drink it. Regulus did and when the thirst got too much for him he went to get a drink from the lake water inside the cave, because agumenti wouldn't work. So he went to drink from the lake not knowing it was full of inferi. He took Kreacher with him, told him he had to go home and destroy the locket and never to tell anyone what had happened to him. Kreacher watched as the inferi pulled him into the lake.'

Sirius looked at Harry in complete shock, 'So…he did the right thing, in the end?'

'Yeah, he did. When he found out what Voldemort was up to, he knew he had no choice and was willing to die to help stop him.'

'That's why he's body was never found, he's in that cave. Do you think he suffered Harry, before he drowned?'

Harry looked at his godfather and knew there was no easy way to tell him. 'Yes Sirius, he did. When I went with Albus he drank the potion to get the locket. I offered but he wouldn't let me, Albus screamed with the things he was seeing and hearing, like the night he's sister Arianna died, anyway, that's why he was so weak when I apparated him back to Hogsmeade on the night he died, but then I found out he was dying anyway. I'm sorry Sirius, but your brother did try to help bring about the end of Voldemort.'

'That's okay Harry, I'm just glad he did the right thing in the end.' Sirius gave Harry a small smile.

'You never told me about that Harry,' Ginny looked at him.

'Yeah, sorry Gin, but unless I'm reminded of something, there's still probably a lot I haven't told you. A lot has happened to me over the years.' Harry pulled Ginny into he's arms, 'You'll hear everything, eventually.' Harry kissed Ginny tenderly, but Ginny pulled Harry down to deepen the kiss.

'Looks like their holiday didn't cure their passion for each other,' Charlie's amused voice said from behind them.

Harry and Ginny pulled apart and went over to hug and kiss Charlie, Katie and the twins. 'We've missed you,' Ginny said as she hugged little Harry and little Ginny, then saw them reaching for Harry, 'They want you Harry.'

'Hey you two,' Harry took both the twins in he's arms and they touched he's face. 'I'm really good,' Harry kissed them both and sat down with them before looking at Charlie and Katie. 'When we first got to Australia, I really wished they were with me. But after a while, I was doing okay, I still missed them though. And nothing will cure the passion Ginny and I have for each other.'

'Well, I can't believe how good you look Harry, no more dark circles under your eyes, you look healthy and well-tanned.'

Harry laughed, 'Yeah, I'm good, really good.' Harry felt the twins touch he's face and he laughed.

'What did they ask you Harry?' Katie smiled over at her children.

'Can't you guess, they won't me to sing.' Harry kissed them both again, 'Alright, but you have to go back to your mum and dad.' they crawled down off of Harry's lap and over to their parents as Harry shook he's head and concentrated and he's other guitar flew into he's hand.

Everyone watched as Harry sang an upbeat song, then another ballad, and they really saw the change in him. He was happy, and content.

'They were great Harry, are they new songs?' Nicky asked.

'Yeah, I wrote a lot while I was away.'

When they all sat down to dinner, Harry laughed a lot, talked about everything and Ginny couldn't stop smiling seeing her happy Harry back and everyone saw he had finally come to terms with what happened.

Harry woke on Thursday morning, showered and went down to breakfast and saw Kingsley and Aleena sitting at the table.

'Hi Aleena, and Kingsley, I thought I was meeting you at the ministry?' Harry went over and hugged them both.

'Morning Harry,' Aleena smiled at him.

'Yes, but I thought I'd come get you and we could go together, Harry.'

'Sounds good, Kingsley,' Harry looked at he's godmother, 'You going to spend some time with mum, Aleena?'

'Yes, I thought I would, and the twins as well.'

'That's a good idea Aleena,' Harry turned back to Kingsley. 'I wanted your opinion on something Kingsley, do you think it's possible that Tuesday's could be one of the days I'm not at the ministry?'

'I don't see a problem with that Harry, you can work out which days you want with the rest of the Wizengamot once you get into the first meeting. Is there a reason you don't want to go in on Tuesdays?'

'Yeah, that the day mum's going to be a Hogwarts, I wanted to stay and look after Hayden and Holly with Ginny.' Kreacher brought over Harry's breakfast and placed it in front of him. 'Thanks Kreacher.'

'Trying to get a bit more practice Harry, for when you do have your own.'

'Something like that, plus I don't really get a lot of time with them and I want to. Because apart from the Wizengamot, I start rehearsing for some concerts in Australia soon.'

'When did that come about?'

'When we were there, I was singing to Ginny and this couple who was walking on the beach heard me, knew who I was and asked if I was ever going to do some concerts there, so I thought why not. Needs a lot of planning, apart from rehearsals, I have to make sure I can do the concerts without taking time away from the Wizengamot trials as well.'

'Well, you would have found out today at your first meeting, but the Wizengamot take a month break in the middle of the year and again at Christmas and new year.'

'That would be perfect, we could be ready for the middle year break. I'll have to get the band started as soon as I can, then get Paul to organise the concerts. I'll only do five or six probably.'

'Morning Kingsley, Aleena,' Ginny said as she walked into the kitchen and kissed Harry.

'Morning, Ginny,' Kingsley gave her a kiss on the cheek.

'Morning Ginny,' Aleena smiled over at her.

'Hey beautiful, what are you doing up so early?'

'I wanted to see you before you left for your first day.' Ginny grinned.

'You just made it, I'm just about to leave in a few minutes, but I would have come see you before I left.' Harry leaned over and kissed her tenderly. 'What have you got on today?'

'Going to meet with mum, have to go over a few things with her about the orphanage.'

'Well, I think we should head off Kingsley. I want to try and get comfortable with everything.'

'When you're ready Harry.'

Harry stood up and pulling Ginny into he's arms and kissed her passionately before pulling slightly back. 'What am I going to do with you Mrs. Potter?' Harry shook he's head.

'I wanted to give you something to think about while you stuck in meetings all day.' Ginny grinned wickedly at him.

'If you do that to him Gin, he'll be of no use to anyone.' Kingsley laughed seeing the look on Harry's face. 'Come on Harry, let's go.'

'Ah, yeah,' Harry's breathing was very heavy, 'right,' he shook he's head again. 'You Mrs. Potter, are going to get yours later.' Harry kissed her again. 'Now I really have to go, I'll see you later. Bye Aleena, tell mum I'll see her tonight.' Harry gave Aleena a kiss on the cheek then waited while Kingsley kissed her and they both left to floo to the ministry.

When they stepped out of the floo, 'I'll be in the first meeting with you Harry, then when we meet from then on, it'll be either in my office, your office or at home.'

'At least I'll have one friendly face in there.'

'I'll take you and show you your office first, it's on the same floor as mine. Then we'll get to the meeting.'

They both walked towards the lifts and stood talking until it arrived. They went to the first floor and Kingsley showed Harry he's office.

Harry stared at the name plate on the door. 'That is going to take some getting used to, seeing that.' Harry read the plate on the door. "Harry Potter Head of the Wizengamot" he shook he's head and opened the door to a large, spacious office. 'You could live in here, it's so big.'

'Well, you'll probably need the space once you start meeting with heads of other departments. Oh and you'll meet your secretary when we take a break and Harry, remember, your secretary has to call you Mr. Potter, or sir, so no more, it's Harry, like you do with everyone.' Kingsley grinned at him.

'Yeah, alright Kingsley, I'm starting to get that.'

'Come on, let's head into the meeting.'

Kingsley led the way down a large corridor until he opened a door and let Harry walked in first. All eyes turned to him and the room went quiet.

'You still do it Harry, silence a room the moment you walk in,' Kingsley said softly.

'Don't I know it,' he looked at the members of the Wizengamot, 'Morning everyone.' Harry said as he and Kingsley moved over and sat down. Harry noticed he's chair was larger than the rest.

'Morning Minister, Mr. Potter, I'm Mafalda Hopkirk, I'll be acting as spokesperson today for any questions or queries you might have. Now as I understand it, Minister Shacklebolt has already explained to you what your role as head of the Wizengamot entails?'

'Yes, he has.' Harry said looking around at everyone.

'Then unless you have any questions, we can begin this meeting. One thing I will say Mr. Potter is that you are the youngest person to ever be appointed to the Wizengamot let alone as head and we all understand if you'll need time to adjust to your new appointment.'

'No, I don't need any time. I'm happy to get underway.'

For the next few hours Harry listened intently to all that was said by the members of the Wizengamot. He read what trials were coming up in the next month and saw a familiar name. He explained that he couldn't work on Tuesdays, but any other day was fine. So they decided on Monday's and Wednesdays for the trials and Thursdays to go over everything else, unless any major arrests were made that would be all for the week.

'Before we adjourn this meeting, there is one thing we'd like to discuss with you Mr. Potter.'

'Go ahead.' Harry said.'

'Your singing career, a few members have thought that I might not be the look we're after if the head of the Wizengamot is doing rock concerts.'

'Then I suggest you look for someone else to fill the roll. Apart from my wife, my music is the most important thing to me, and I do not intend to stop. I leave that decision to you.' Harry turned to Kingsley and noticed he didn't look surprised. 'You knew about this Kingsley.' Harry said in a quiet voice.

'Yes, they mentioned it to me when I set the meeting. I told them what you'd say but I don't think they thought I was serious, that you'd turn down the position as head of the Wizengamot for music.'

Mafalda Hopkirk cleared her throat to get Harry and Kingsley attention. 'Very well Mr. Potter, you can continue you're music and we have decided we do not want anyone else for this position as we all still believe you are the best person for this job. I've given your new secretary all the new applications for spells and charms that have been lodged, anything else will come to you in time. Now, I'd like to welcome you officially as our new head of the Wizengamot Mr. Potter.'

Mafalda got up and shook Harry's hand as did every other member of the Wizengamot. Harry noticed that most stared at him through the entire meeting, but he'd gotten so use to it now, that it didn't bother him anymore.

'Why don't we head back to your office Harry, and have some lunch sent up.' Kingsley said putting a hand on Harry's shoulder.

'Good idea Kingsley, I feel like I've already been here all day.' Harry shook he's head and they left the room and went back to Harry's office.

'Harry, this is Karen Hillside, you secretary, Karen, your boss, and my boss, Mr. Harry Potter.'

'It's nice to meet you Karen,' Harry put he's hand out to shake her and saw she looked a little nervous.

'Thank you, it's a pleasure to meet you Mr. Potter. Is there anything you need right now sir?'

Harry looked at Kingsley, raising he's eyebrows and saw him shrug before turned back to he's secretary. 'Not right now Karen, I'll be in my office with the minister for now. Since its lunch time you might as well go on your break, but when you return I'll get you to bring in all the new applications and I'll need to discuss some things with you.'

'Yes sir, I'll be back in one hour. Minister.' Karen gave a small nod of the head and left her office, walking away.

'You handled that very well Harry.' Kingsley said as they walked into Harry's office.

'Well, I've had a lot of practice in the last two years. What with managers, producers, fans and security people I have around me when I'm doing a concert.' Harry sat down behind he's desk, pulled a small box out of he's pocket, concentrated and it enlarged to become a large box. Harry saw Kingsley looking at the box. 'Ginny put some things together for me to put in here, I'm not even sure what's in here.'

'Why don't you take a look and I'll floo down for some food and tea.'

'Yeah, thanks Kingsley.' Harry opened the box and smiled. He found some photos on top, first of Ginny and himself at their wedding. He placed that on the desk closest to him, then saw another of he's parents, then Hayden and Holly, then pictures of Sirius, all the Weasley's, the band, Kingsley and Aleena and even one of Baily.

'What are you grinning about Harry?'

'Come look,' Harry pointed to all the pictures and Kingsley laughed. 'Ginny wanted to make sure I had everyone I cared about here with me.'

'Yes she did, and she also wanted you to have these hung up as well, since you never got around to hanging them at home.' Kingsley picked up a picture frame with Harry's medals inside it. 'Since she packed this, you might as well hung them up. You should be proud of them and display them Harry.' Kingsley handed him the medals.

'Yeah, I suppose I should, if I don't and Ginny see's, she'll just do it for me.' Harry concentrated and the medals hung on the wall behind he's desk.

A house elf appeared in the room carrying a tray of food and tea and placed it on the small table near the couches.

'Thank you,' Harry said to the elf and he bowed. Harry and Kingsley went over and sat down and started eating while they discussed the meeting.

'Harry, there is one thing I'd like to ask you about?'

'Go ahead Kingsley,'

'Well, normally when meetings are held in private offices people usually have a drink and I wasn't sure whether to have some brought in or not.'

'It's fine Kingsley, it doesn't affect me anymore. I don't know why really, but after I got off that charge, I had some, had a lot actually, no affect what so ever. So yeah, I'll have some brought in.' Harry thought for a moment. 'I don't know if that still makes me an alcoholic or not, I might have to speak to Baily about that.'

Harry heard a knock at the door. 'Come in,' he looked up and saw he's secretary walk in with a stack of parchments. 'Well, Kingsley, it looks like I've got to start work. Karen take a seat, I'll be with you in a moment.'

'Yes sir,' she sat down on the chair opposite the desk and waited.

'Harry, one more thing I forgot to mention to you. With your reputation with defence against the dark arts, you've been ask to oversee the O.W.L's and N.E.W.T's at Hogwarts. Being head you can appoint someone else if you want too.'

'No it's fine Kingsley. I'll take any excuse to go to Hogwarts and see everyone.'

'Alright Harry, I'll let you get to work.' Kingsley hugged Harry and went to walk out the door. He watched as Harry sat at he's desk, and started to go through the parchments and Kingsley saw that Harry would indeed do a great job as head of the Wizengamot.