Chapter seven

Harry and Ginny apparated home from the wedding, making their way towards their house. They opened the door and walked in then Harry grabbed Ginny, kissing her fiercely, slowly moving backwards into the room.

'Do you know this is the first time we've been alone in our own house,' Ginny said as she grabbed at Harry through his pants then undid them and pushed them just low enough to get her hand around him.

'Yeah, it is isn't it, that give me ideas,' Harry said groaning and started biting her neck gently as he backed her towards the kitchen. He lifted her up and sat her on the table and stood between her legs. He noticed the sly look on Ginny's face. 'What's that look for, are you up too something?'

'No not up to something, already done something,' she took his hands and placed it between her legs.

Harry gasped and looked at her. 'You haven't had any panties all night? Do you know what would have happened if I had known that, I wouldn't have been able to stop taking you right there in the middle of the ceremony.'

'I was thinking of showing you, but changed my mind. Oh, and that feels good Harry.' Ginny started moaning loudly as Harry's hands played with her. She lay back down on the table with her legs hanging over the edge, she still had her dress on, but that wasn't stopping Harry. He rubbed his finger fast against her and her body jerked violently.

'You are a teased, do you know that Mrs. Potter, and I am going to make you come so hard and so many times you'll be screaming by the end of it.' he kissed her but his finger kept rubbing, he could feel her spasms getting more urgent as her moans came fast as her first climax hit her. Harry didn't stop, he knelt in front of her open legs and pushed his tongue inside of her, thrusting it back and forth, then he flicked his tongue and she started to spasm again.

'Harry, oh god, Harry I can't hold it, aaahhhh,' her body jerked as her second climax hit her. She lay there panting, then slowly sat up and pulled Harry to her kissing him fiercely and hungrily.

Harry was about to move to stand back between her legs but she stopped him and hoped off the table and knelt in front of him, turning him slowly so he was leaning again the table. Her mouth went over his erection, sucking hard.

'I can play just as hard as you can my sweet,' Ginny said then flicked her tongue against his arousal, up and down the sides, then put her mouth back over him, and started sucking hard and fast.

'Ginny, please, I want you now, oh god, come on, I'm not going…to…be…oh,' he moaned loudly as he came, his body jerking at her touch. She kept going for a bit, getting Harry back up, then stood up and moved towards him, and started kissing his neck as he breathing came back to normal. 'Geez Gin, what you do.' he picked her up and put her back on the table. He spread her legs and entered her pulling her to him, hard and fast, holding for a moment, then started thrusting. Their movements getting more urgent with every thrust, Ginny's moans were growing louder as she screamed his name just as Harry moaned once more and then he wrapped his arms around her holding her tightly. 'You are still able to surprise me,' Harry said with his face on her shoulder. Harry bent slightly and pulled his shoes and socks off, then his pants but stayed inside of his wife. Ginny unzipped her dress and pulled it over her head, then took her bra off. 'Wrap your legs around me Gin, I'm not moving out of you.' she wrapped her legs tightly around his waist and Harry turned and walked up the stairs, slowly. He got her into the bedroom and lay down on the bed, kissing her fiercely as he felt his arousal growing inside Ginny.

'God you feel good, Harry. Don't stop, I want more.' Ginny started moving then Harry stopped and flipped them both over until she was sitting on top of him. She started moving on him as he gripped her hips, and moved with her, they kept going slowly for a while until neither of them of them could stop themselves and their movements got faster and faster. They both came and Ginny collapsed on top of Harry, he wrapped his arms around her, and slowly moved them up the bed and Ginny pulled the blankets over them. 'That…was…so…good.' Ginny said panting heavily.

'I know, you drive me insane with wanting you, I just can't get enough.' Harry's breathing was coming heavily as well. They stayed in each arms falling asleep.

Charlie woke seeing the sun streaming through the window, and realising it was later than he thought, and looked down at Katie sleeping on her stomach again. They had made love all night, neither of them wanting to stop. Charlie stroked her back with his fingers, his heart aching with the love he felt for this little woman lying next to him and he realised that this is the woman he would spend the rest of his life with.

Katie rolled over and looked up at him. She saw the tears in Charlie's eyes. 'Charlie, what's wrong baby.'

Charlie didn't say anything just pulled her into his arms holding her tightly, after a while he said. 'I love you so much Katie, you have made me so happy.'

'Is that why you've got tears in your eyes?' she held him tightly. 'Oh Charlie, I love you so much. I'll always love you.' they sat there holding each other tightly for the longest time.

He pulled slightly back and kissed her desperately, not stopping as he lay her back down. He looked into her eyes. 'I will always love you Katie,' he kissed her again tenderly.

'You have made me the happiest girl in the world Charlie, and we'll have a long a happy life together.' she stretched up and kissed him tenderly. 'Are you hungry, I'm hungry. I couldn't eat much last night, I was too excited.'

'Yeah, I am, but we don't have any food in the house yet, let's walk down to the café.' Charlie said as he kissed her again.

'Alright, I'm glad I sent my clothes here though and we're going to have to go shopping and not just for food. We need furniture as well, do you want to do that tomorrow. After we make love I get very hungry and need food in the house.'

'Well we better stock up on lots then,' he smiled at her 'Come on, we'll go and eat then go shopping for food, and tomorrow start on the furniture, but I don't want to be out for too long, I want you in bed as much as possible.' Charlie kissed her passionately again.

'Okay, let's get up and dressed.' Katie said and hopped off the bed. She went over to her bags digging through them until she found a skirt and top and some sandals. She got dressed and saw Charlie still lying in bed watching her. 'Are you going to get dressed or you want to go like that.' she nodded her head towards his arousal.

'Oh, alright, I guess I could eat…food,' he grinned at her and got up, grabbing some jeans and t-shirt plus some socks and his boots. 'Let's go,' he took her hand and they walked down the stairs and out into the street. Charlie grabbed her again before they took a couple of steps and kissed her passionately. 'Now that will hold me till we get back.' he took her hand again and they started walking.

He watched them come out of the house, and kiss. His anger rising again, as he watched the large red haired man kiss the small black haired woman. He's body heated up as he continued to watch them as they made their way down the street.

Charlie and Katie stepped into the café and sat down. The waitress came over and took their order and left. The couple sat there staring at each other not taking notice of anyone else in the shop. The man walked in and sat at the counter facing away from the couple but he could see them through the mirror behind the counter. He saw each of them touch the other quite often, they couldn't seem to stop touching. He ordered some food but didn't touch it but just kept watching the couple. The woman leaned over and kissed him and they didn't stop until the waitress stepped up beside them with their food. They sat and ate and also fed each other. They finished their meal and paid the waitress, the man stood and put his hand out and the woman took it standing up. They walked out of the café and went down to a deserted lane and apparated away. He stood there fuming as he made his way back to their house. He looked around and saw no one, so he let himself in. He looked around the house and decided to leave a little gift on the kitchen counter to give her a reminder. He went upstairs and found their bedroom and saw the bed was a mess and his anger started to rise more. He walked back down the stairs and left the house, going back down the street to where he watched them last night.

Harry woke and saw Ginny wasn't in bed, he went into the bathroom to take a shower, then went to find her. He looked around the house but couldn't see her anywhere. He walked outside and saw her sitting down under the large tree. He made his way to her and saw the tears falling down her face. He ran the rest of the way and knelt down in front of her. She didn't say anything just threw her arms around him and held onto him tightly.

'Ginny, shhh, tell me what's wrong baby. Come on talk to me Gin.' Harry said, desperately trying to find out what was wrong.

'Nothing wrong, Harry, I'm just so happy.' she said and started crying again.

Harry lifted her up and he sat with Ginny on his lap, holding her tight. 'Why so many tears sweetheart if your happy.' he held her tightly and sending all his love to her. 'Talk to me Gin, tell me please.' he kept rubbing her back.

She took a deep breath and looked at Harry. 'It's just I know now everything is going to be alright with us, I can feel it Harry. I feel we've gone through all our bad times and only have good left.' Ginny said with tears still flowing down her face. Harry could sense there was more and waited for her to gather her thoughts. 'Last night at the wedding, when you were talking with Charlie, I went over to Bill and Fleur. I spoke with them for a while and…and I touched her belly Harry, I felt her baby move. I will always grieve for our son, but at that moment, I just knew we'll have kids of our own and we'll always be happy. I don't know Harry, it's hard to explain. But something came over me and I just knew it.'

'I love you Gin, with all my heart.' he pulled her into his arms and held her tighter. They stayed that way for the longest time.

Kreacher had walked down to them. 'Would Master Harry and Mistress Ginny like some breakfast, I could bring it down here if you want.'

'No, it's fine Kreacher, we'll be there in a minute.' Ginny said and Kreacher bowed and left. She looked back at Harry. 'Do you think I'm cracking up?'

'No, of course not, I think I know what you mean. Last night when we were making love, I felt this happiness go through me, I didn't say anything, well I was too engrossed with you. We're going to make it Gin, I'm certain of it,' he kissed her tenderly and helped her stand up and took her hand. They made their way to the house and into the kitchen.

'Thank you Kreacher,' Harry said and he and Ginny started eating, talking about things they were going to do. It was the first time they were alone, and it finally hit them that they could do whatever they wanted. Both of them were happier than they had remembered ever being.

Charlie and Katie arrived back at their house after shopping. They walked into the house with bags of food and went straight to the kitchen to put everything away. Katie put her bags down on the floor and stood up. She turned and screamed.

'Katie, what, what is it?' Charlie went to her and held her, he felt her trembling. 'Katie baby talk to me.' she was shaking so hard he led her into their sitting room and sat her down on the floor, keeping his arms around her. 'Katie, please, tell me what's wrong.'

She took a couple of deep breaths and try to say something, she breathed deeply and pointed into the kitchen. 'On…on the counter.' she started crying very hard into Charlie's chest.

'What's on the counter baby, come on talk to me. You're scaring me Katie.' Charlie could feel her trembling getting worse.

'He's been here, Charlie. He left it on the counter. I'm so scared Charlie, please, hold me.' she crying harder.

'I'm don't understand Katie, who's been here, what's on the counter.' he decided he needed to see what was on the counter. 'Stay here, I'll be right back.' he pulled her arms away and stood up, Katie pulled her knees up against her chest and wrapped her arms around them. Charlie walked into the kitchen and saw a figurine sitting there. It was an owl, he picked it up, looked at it and turned it over. He couldn't see anything wrong with it. He walked back in and sat down with Katie and pulled her arms apart and put them around him and he put his arms around her. 'It's a statue owl Katie, now tell me what's wrong?' he tried to sound reassuring but he was scared with the way she looked.

'Shaun, my ex Charlie, he used to give me owls all the time. He's been in our home.' her cries got to her again and she couldn't say anymore.

Charlie could feel his anger building and wanted to go look for that bastard, but he couldn't leave Katie. He decided to take her to Harry and Ginny's and get Harry to come back here with him. They had good wards over there and she would be safe.

'Katie, get up, we're going to go back to Harry and Ginny, you'll be safe there until I can get some wards put up here. Come on baby, up you get,' he pulled her to her feet and she held him tightly. He picked her up and walked outside, looking around everywhere. He turned on the spot and arrived near Harry and Ginny's place. He kept walking until he came to the door, he booted it open and walked inside. Harry and Ginny were at the table. They saw Charlie carrying Katie and instantly stood up and went over to them. Charlie carried Katie to the sofa and sat her down.

'Katie, you're safe,' he turned to Ginny. 'Ginny will you sit with her please, Harry I need a word. Katie, I'll be right outside the door, don't worry and stay with Ginny.' she didn't move just sat with her legs up again and her arms wrapped around them.

Charlie walked outside and Harry followed. 'What happened Charlie, Katie is terrified?' Harry said looking through the window at Katie as Ginny put her arms around her.

'Her ex was in our house Harry, left her a little gift sitting on the counter.' Charlie was very angry and started pacing.

'Alright Charlie, tell me everything, I know there's more to it than him leaving her a gift.' Harry said putting a hand on Charlie's shoulder trying to stop him pacing.

'Katie told me just after we started seeing each other. Her ex was violent, he used to get drunk and come home and beat her up, the last time she ended up in St Mungo's. That's why she only just started singing again, he punched her in the throat, damaged her vocal chords. He busted her up really good Harry, and if he comes near her again, I'm going to kill him.' Charlie anger was incredible.

'Charlie, calm down, we'll go look around your house and I'll put the same wards up we have here. No one can get through them unless I let them, you know that. Even Kingsley couldn't get through at first. Let me go talk to Ginny and explain, and you need to stay calm for Katie Charlie. Try and get her to settle down before we go.'

Charlie nodded and they both went back inside. Charlie went straight to Katie and pulled her into his arms. 'Ginny,' Harry jerked his head towards the library.

They walked in and Harry closed the door. 'Katie's ex has been in their house, I'm going to go round and put some wards up, you need to stay here with Katie and keep her calm.' he saw the quizzical look on Ginny's face. 'He used to beat her Ginny, damaged her vocal chords and Charlie said he busted her up real good that she ended up in St Mungo's.'

'Oh, poor Katie, go Harry, we're safe here. No one can get through unless we let them. Go, she'll be safe with me.' Harry kissed her and they walked out of the library.

Charlie was telling Katie about the wards Harry was going to put up around their house, she nodded but her body was still shaking. Charlie looked at Ginny and she sat down with Katie and put her arms around her.

'Come on Charlie, let's go and do this. We won't be long, alright,' Harry was going to say if they saw anyone to floo straight to the Burrow, but he didn't want to frighten Katie anymore. He looked at Ginny trying to send his message to her, she nodded. 'Let's go.' Harry said and the two men walked outside and past the wards.

They apparated to the front of Charlie's house, not bothering with muggles seeing them, they deal with that later. They looked around but couldn't see anyone.

'Come on, let's get inside and do in there first,' Harry said and Charlie opened the door and walked in, Harry following him. 'I'll do the fireplace first, then we'll go into every room and I'll do them as well.' Harry turned and looked at Charlie, he was staring at something on the floor. He picked it up and threw it against the wall. Harry walked over to him. 'Charlie, settle down, he won't come near her, we'll make sure of it.'

'If he hurts her Harry, I don't know what I'll do.' Charlie said looking around everywhere.

'Charlie, you are going to need to calm down so you can help me with these wards.'

Charlie took a deep breath, 'What do you want me to do Harry?' Charlie said still looking angry.

'Every time I start the protection charm, I want you to think of Katie, of how much you love her and how much you want to keep her safe. That will strengthen the wards further, but you need to concentrate. Can you do that Charlie, I can do the wards without you but having your feelings combined with the charms will make them strong enough to stop anyone coming in.'

'Yeah, I can do that. Just tell me when you want to start.'

'Alright, I'll start with the fireplace, okay, ready, go.' Harry said and started to wave his hand and he saw Charlie's eyes close. He felt a shiver go through him and knew that it worked. When he looked back he saw Charlie's eyes wide. 'Did you feel that Charlie?'

'Yeah, what was that?' he looked at Harry.

'That was the wards I use, when they are set you feel a shiver. Come on, we've got all the doors and window, then outside, back and front.'

They moved around the house performing the wards and each time felt the shiver. They walked out the back and Harry with Charlie following walked around the house and around the property, making the wards circle a large area so Charlie and Katie could enjoy their time outside. Then they went around each side of the house then out front and stood facing the house from the road, and performed the charms again.

'Done,' Harry said panting heavily. 'No one will get through until you let them in, you will have to give each person permission, just like at my place and Grimmauld Place, okay.'

'Thanks Harry.' Charlie said and put a hand on his shoulder. 'I just hope Katie will feel safe here again.'

'She will, now do you want to walk around and see if we can see anything suspicious, or do you want to get back?'

'Let's walk around for a bit first, I just want to make sure he's not around.' Harry nodded and they started walking down the road. They didn't see anything at all, they circled the block and came back to the front of the house. 'Let's get back, I want to make sure she's alright.'

'Wait Charlie, why don't we get all your food away first, then we'll go back.' Charlie nodded and they went to walked back into the house but Harry couldn't get through. 'Ah, Charlie.' Harry said before Charlie went inside, he looked back at Harry. 'You need to invite me Charlie, I can't get through.' he smiled at him.

Charlie told Harry he was invited and they walked inside. 'They really work don't they if you couldn't get past them.'

Harry could see Charlie already calming down, they went into the kitchen and put away all the food then walked back out. Harry turned to Charlie.

'Now Charlie, they won't fail, but if for any reason you think they will, floo Katie straight to my place but my wards have never failed so I know they will hold for as long as you live here, okay?'

'Thanks again Harry, and I will. Come on, I want to get back to Katie.' they walked back to the road looked around, seeing no one they turned on the spot and was gone.

He watched the two men, one was waving his hands around and the big one kept closing his eyes every time. He didn't know what they were doing, but it wasn't going to stop him. He couldn't see the house anymore so he kept watch knowing she wasn't there anymore, they took her somewhere, but they'll be back.

Harry and Charlie arrived back near Harry's place and they walked through the wards and into the house. Ginny and Katie were sitting at the table drinking a cup of tea. Charlie walked straight over to Katie and she stood up, Charlie picked her up and Katie wrapped her arms around his neck. Harry went over and sat with Ginny.

'The wards are done, I couldn't get through them until Charlie invited me.' Harry told Ginny, then lowered his voice. 'How is she?'

'Not too good at the moment, she told me a bit more about what had happened to her. God Harry, what he did to her, I'll tell you later.' she said nodded to Charlie and Katie.

'Do you want to stay for lunch and if you want to, you can stay here until you want to go home.' Harry said looking over at the pair.

Charlie looked at Katie. 'It's up to you, but Harry put up wards all over, the house and ground, no one will get through unless we invite them. But it's your decision Katie, what do you want to do?'

She took a deep breath. 'Let's stay for lunch, then we'll go home, if Harry couldn't get past the wards he put up, then I know it's safe. I will have to sooner or later, I might as well make it sooner.'

'You are one special lady Mrs. Weasley, now let's sit.' he could feel she was still shaky and kept his arms around her and sat down with her in his lap.

'Did you see anyone around while you were there?' Katie asked and you could hear the quiver in her voice. Charlie tightened his arms around her.

'No, nothing, I've connected your floo to here and Charlie can get others connected when he's ready. You'll be safe Katie, don't worry,' Harry said and he gripped her hand.

'Thanks Harry and I'm sorry, I know this is your first day alone since, well forever. I didn't want to disturb you.' Katie said as tears came back into her eyes.

'Nonsense Katie, you're family, we protect our family and you can drop in here whenever you want. Besides, Harry and I will have our whole lives to be alone, so don't think about it. Like Harry said, if you want to stay you can, but it's up to you.'

'Thanks Ginny, I really appreciate it.'

The four of them sat and Kreacher brought over lunch. Everyone noticed Katie ate very little, but neither did Charlie.

Harry had a thought. 'Charlie, Katie, why don't Ginny and I come back with you just until you feel better.'

'I'd like that,' Katie said then look at Charlie. 'What do you think?'

'Anything you want, now are you ready to go?' he felt her stiffen but she nodded. 'Alright, let's head home.

The four of them got up and walked outside and past the wards. Charlie didn't let go of Katie as he turned, Harry and Ginny nodded and they turned as well, and apparated to Charlie and Katie's home.

The four of them appeared just outside where the house was. The large red headed man holding her, then said something to the dark haired woman, then red headed woman and they all walked and disappeared through the wards. He knew they had to come back sometime, now he just had to bide his time.

'Sorry there's no furniture yet you guys, we were planning to go tomorrow and get some.' Charlie said and he and Katie sat together on the floor.

Harry and Ginny watched the pair when Ginny whispered to Harry. 'Why don't we go and help them tomorrow, it might make her feel safer with the three of us with her Harry.'

'Yeah, that's a good idea Gin, why don't you suggest it and see what they say.' Harry smiled at her before looking back at the couple.

'Katie, Charlie, why don't we come help you pick out your stuff, that way you can still go tomorrow. We've got nothing on and I would love to help you Katie.'

'Katie, what do you think, you want to go shopping for furniture tomorrow with Harry and Ginny?' he waited for her to decide.

'I would like that,' Katie looked over at Ginny and Harry. 'You wouldn't mind helping me Gin, I've never had a proper home before, I don't even know what to get.'

'I would love to help Katie, we can come up with some great ideas for decorating your home.'

'We don't need to sit on the floor you know,' Harry waved his hand a few times and conjured two couch's. 'There, now everyone will be a bit more comfortable until you can get your new one's tomorrow.

The four of them sat down, Harry and Ginny noticed that Katie wouldn't let go of Charlie and she was still trembling.

'Katie, I can still see you tremble, why don't you go up and have a shower, it might make you feel better. We'll be here when you come back down.' Ginny said.

'I don't want to let go of Charlie,' she said her voice still trembling as well.

'I'll go with you, baby, don't worry, I'm not going to let you out of my sight. Come on, I think a shower is a good idea.' Charlie stood and picked Katie up. 'Well be back down soon.' he said to Harry and Ginny.

'Take your time Charlie,' Harry said as he watched the two go up the stairs. He turned to Ginny. 'Now, tell me what Katie told you Gin.'

'Well, he broke her cheek bone and jaw bone in two places, damaged her vocal chords, broke her arm because he twisted it right up behind her, broke some of her ribs, and caused internal bleeding.' Ginny said shaking her head. 'The healers told her when she woke up that she'd been in a coma for two weeks, they didn't think she would come out of it. Oh Harry, we have to make sure we find this bloke. Katie will never feel safe knowing he's out there somewhere.' she cuddled into Harry.

'We'll keep her safe Gin, and we'll find this guy. I'm going to get a description of him from Katie when she's calm enough, maybe let Kingsley know. He might be able to get the magical law enforcement squad to do some checking on this bloke.'

They both sat there in their own thoughts for a while when Charlie and Katie walked down the stairs. Katie walked herself but she had her arms tightly wound around Charlie. When they sat down, Harry turned to them.

'Charlie, Katie, if you don't mind, I'll call Kreacher here and get him to cook some dinner for all of us. I can see neither of you are up too much at the moment.' Harry said.

'Thanks Harry, I don't want to let Katie go at the moment.' Charlie said looking down at Katie.

'Kreacher,' Harry called and with a crack he appeared in front of Harry.

'What can Kreacher do for Master Harry?' he elf bowed.

'Kreacher, could you go into the kitchen and cook up a nice dinner for all of us please,' Harry said to the elf.

'Of course Master Harry, is there anything you would like?'

Harry looked over at Charlie and Katie, they both shook their heads. 'Anything you want to do Kreacher is fine, thank you.'

The elf bowed again and walked into the kitchen and started going through the cupboards.

'I'm glad your both here, but you don't have to stay, you know.' Katie said as she gave Harry and Ginny a small smile.

'We're fine Katie, we just want to make sure you feel safe. And if a couple of extra family members will do that, then we'll be here.' Harry said.

'Thanks, Harry. I know I'm safe with Charlie, but it does make me feel better.' she smiled again and put her head on Charlie's chest.

They didn't speak for a while when Harry thought why not talk to Katie now. 'Katie, I need you to tell me what this bloke looks like, I'm going to speak with Kingsley and get him to check him out. Can you do that for me Katie.' Harry said softly and calmly.

She nodded, taking a deep breath she sat up and looked at Harry. 'He's about your height, with dark brown wavy hair. He's solid like Charlie, and has a scar on his chin,' she ran her finger down her chin, showing them where it was.

'That's good Katie, now, what's his last name?' Harry asked her.

'Sutton, Shaun Sutton.' she shivered and held Charlie tighter.

'You don't have to be scared Katie, you have a large family around you, you're not alone anymore, remember that.' Charlie said as he held her tightly. She nodded but kept holding on to him.

They sat in silence when Ginny jerked her head to Harry and they both stood up. 'We'll be right out here, if you need us just call.' Harry said and he walked out the back with Ginny.

'She's terrified Harry, do you think we should suggest that they stay with us tonight?' she put her arms around Harry and looked up at him.

'Let's see how they are after dinner first, then if she hasn't calmed down at all, I can whip up a calming draft, it won't take me long to make.' Harry said holding his wife tightly, thinking to himself, he knew how Charlie felt, if someone did that to Ginny, no one would stop him killing that person.

'Also, we could suggest to Charlie a sleeping potion for Katie, it might help, but yeah, we'll wait and see if she calms at all through dinner.' Ginny looked up at Harry again. 'You know you are so sweet sometimes, but when you need to, you can cast a real calmness all around you Harry, like now when you spoke to Katie. You kept calm and it kept Katie calm so she could answer you properly, you also showed great strength in that calmness. How do you do it?'

'I don't know Gin, I was like that when I was hunting for the horcruxes. It just sort of came to me when I needed it, and…I know this might sound strange, but when it happens, when I need to talk to people and keep calm, I get a strong sense of Dumbledore. I really don't know, I could never work it out.'

They stood together talking quietly for the longest time before going back in to see how Katie was, just as they were about to go inside, they heard Katie's voice, shouting. They ran through the door and into the sitting room.

Charlie was trying to wake a thrashing Katie. He held her with one hand and had the other on her face, talking to her.

'What happened Charlie?' Ginny asked as she went over to help her brother. Harry followed and looked down at Katie, seeing she was having a massive nightmare.

'She fell asleep in my arms, and just starting jerking and thrashing about, I can't wake her up.'

Harry heard the panic in Charlie's voice. He stood near him and put a hand on his shoulder. 'Charlie, just keep talking to her very calmly, your voice will penetrate through to her eventually. Keep touching her and talking to her Charlie.' Harry said very calmly. Ginny looked up at Harry knowing he had enough experience with nightmares and what used to work on him.

Charlie looked from Harry's face back to Katie and decided to do what Harry suggested. 'Katie, baby, wake up, I'm here with you, no one will hurt you again. Wake up Katie,' Charlie was saying, caressing her face with his hand and her thrashing eased very slowly. 'That's it Katie, I'm here, wake up for me baby, come on.' she stopped thrashing completely and opened her eyes. 'Katie,' Charlie said looking down at her and kept caressing her face.

'Charlie,' Katie said softly, then tears came to her eyes, 'Oh Charlie,' she sobbed into Charlie's chest again, he held her tightly rubbing her back.

'It's alright Katie, shhh, I'm here baby, I'm here.' Charlie kept holding her and talking to her trying to get her to calm down.

Katie's shaking was worse than before and Harry knew her nightmare had brought it all back. He decided to speak to Charlie about giving her a calming draft. He took Ginny over towards the kitchen.

'I'm going to go home and make a calming draft and dreamless sleep potion and bring them back here. Katie will keep having nightmares, but whether she will use them, I just don't know, but she can't keep having those nightmares.'

'Alright Harry, please be careful,' Ginny wrapped her arms around Harry.

'I will, don't worry about me, and if you have to, try to get Charlie to stay calm. If he starts to get angry or panic it won't help Katie.' Harry bent his head and kissed her. 'Come on, let's get back in and I'll go start the potions.

They walked back inside and saw that Katie was still crying. Harry nodded to Ginny and walked out the front door. He stood there looking around to see if anyone was watching the house. He couldn't see anyone so he walked down the path and through the wards. He caught something out of the corner of his eye. He casually glanced around, but still couldn't see anything. He turned on the spot and apparated away.

He arrived near his house and walked up the street and through the wards, making his way to the door. He went straight to his small potions room just off the kitchen, and got to work on the potions. He had to leave them brew for half an hour so he decided to talk to Kingsley.

He walked over to the fireplace and threw some powder in and stuck his head in. 'Kingsley, you there.' Harry said. Kingsley came into view.

'Harry, this is a nice surprise, what up?'

'We've got a bit of problem, Katie's ex got into their house when they were out and left something for her. She hysterical at the moment, I came home to make her a calming draft. I wanted to know if you might be able to get the magical enforcement squad to do some checking on him?'

'Why is Katie so hysterical?'

'She told Charlie he used to beat the crap out of her and caused her to go into St Mungo's, and what Ginny found out was he caused a whole heap of injuries and that she's lucky to be alive.'

'I see Harry, no wonder she's like that. I'll talk to the head of the magical law enforcement squad and get them started on it, do you want me to put some aurors around the house.'

'Not necessary, I set the wards this morning with Charlie, they should be safe there now, and he won't be able to get in.'

'I remember your wards Harry, bloody strong. Alright give me a description and name and I'll get on to it.'

'Well, Katie said his name's Shaun Sutton, he's my height, but with Charlie's build, dark brown wavy hair and a scar going down his chin. Think that will be enough information Kingsley?'

'It should be especially with the name, I'll do some checking on Katie's records as well. Try and get a clear picture of what sort of injuries she had and see what we might be up against.'

'Thanks Kingsley, I better get back before Ginny thinks something's wrong.'

'Alright Harry, I'll contact you if I have any information. Keep safe my friend.'

'I will Kingsley, and don't work too hard, I'll see you soon.' Harry pulled his head out of the fireplace and stood up, walking back to his potions room. He put the potions into two vials and placed them in his pocket. He walked into the spare room that Charlie and Katie had used and waved his hand, and put the bed in his pocket.

He went back out and through the wards, turning on the spot. He arrived down the street from the house and he stood there looking around. He saw a head dart back behind some bushes and ran towards him firing a spell. By the time he got there, they were gone.

'Damn,' Harry said, looking around to make sure he didn't just apparate to another part of the street. He started walking up the street and stood in front of the house and had one more look around, then stepped through the wards and back inside. He walked over to Ginny and she had felt his frustration and anger. 'I'll tell you in a minute. He turned to Charlie, 'Charlie can you come out here with me for a moment.' Harry said in a very calm voice again, he didn't want Charlie to get upset.

'I'll be back in a moment Katie, Ginny can you sit with her please?' Ginny walked over as Charlie got up and followed Harry. 'What's up Harry?'

'I went home and made some potions for Katie, if she doesn't calm down I brought a calming draft as well as a dreamless sleep potion, just in case. If she doesn't want to use them, well that's up to her, but I thought you should have them here anyway.'

'Thanks Harry, if she doesn't settle, I'll talk to her.' Charlie noticed the look on Harry's face. 'What's wrong Harry, I can see it on your face.'

'When I came back, I apparated down the street to have a look around. I saw a head dart into some bushes, he must have seen me, I fired some spells but I don't know if I got him, then he apparated, but if what I think about this bloke is like, he'll be back.' Harry could see Charlie's anger rising and went to turn. Harry put a restraining hand on his arm. 'Charlie no, you need to stay with Katie and keep her calm. He's not there at the moment, I'll keep watch, don't worry.

Charlie was taking deep breaths to try and calm himself down. 'Yeah, I know Harry, Katie needs me at the moment, so it would help if you could keep watch.'

'One more thing, I spoke with Kingsley, he's going to do some checking on this bloke, see what he can dig up. He wanted to put some aurors around, but I told him about the wards, so he knows Katie's safe. I also brought this with me.' he pulled out a miniature bed from his pocket. 'I shrunk this to bring with me, we're staying tonight Charlie, that way you can concentrate on Katie and Ginny and me can keep an eye out.'

'I really appreciate that Harry, I really do, and I know Katie will as well. I'd keep an eye out myself but she doesn't want to let me go, so I'll stay with her and keep her calm.' Charlie put a hand on Harry's shoulder. 'You a good mate Harry, thanks again.'

'No thanks necessary Charlie, you and Katie are family, remember, we do anything to protect our family, also you know I'd do anything for you Charlie, for helping me over the last few months.' they smiled at each other, 'Now which room do you want us to use and I set the bed up?'

'You can take the one off the sitting room Harry, that way you'll be downstairs just in case.'

Harry nodded and they walked into the sitting room. Charlie went straight to Katie and wrapped his arms around her. Ginny got up and walked towards Harry. He took her hand and led her into the spare room.

'I brought this with me,' Harry said and put the bed down and waved his hand and brought the bed back to normal size.

'So we are staying then, I think that's a good idea Harry, might just make Katie feel safer having us here as well.' she looked up at him. 'Now what happened before you came in, you know I felt it.'

'I spotted someone when I arrived back, but he must have apparated away. So I'm going to keep watch tonight.' he said and pulled her into his arms. 'After everything Charlie did for me, I want to do anything I can to make him know that Katie will be safe.'

'I know you do Harry and Charlie appreciates it, while you were gone, he stayed calm and was able to settle Katie down. He listens to you Harry, and knows you will do whatever you have to keep this bloke away.' she pulled him closer and kissed him passionately.

'Let's head back out, dinner won't be long.' Harry said taking her hand and they walked out.

Charlie and Katie were still sitting on the couch but she looked calmer and wasn't crying anymore.

'How you feeling Katie?' Harry asked.

'I'm okay Harry, I hate feeling so scared though. I've always been independent and never worried about anything, but now…' she shook her head.

'We'll find him Katie don't worry, I spoke to Kingsley, and he's going to check him out, try to get some information for me.' Harry smiled at his sister-in-law.

'Thanks Harry, I appreciate it,' she gave Harry a small smile.

Kreacher walked in. 'Dinner is ready Master Harry.' the elf bowed at him.

'Thanks Kreacher, can you bring it in, we'll eat here.' Harry said and the elf bowed and walk back into the kitchen.

Harry turned to Katie. 'Katie you are going to need to eat, with the shock you've had your body needs food. Trust me I know.'

'I'll try, I am a bit hungry.' Katie turned back to Charlie. 'Thanks for staying with me Charlie, and you need to change your shirt though.'

'I'm with you for as long as you want me baby, and don't worry about the shirt, it'll dry.' he bent his head and kissed her.

Kreacher brought in the food and handed everyone a plate. 'Thanks Kreacher.' Harry said again. The elf bowed and went back to tidy up the kitchen

Harry and Ginny watched as Charlie picked some food up of his plate and fed it to Katie. She started eating and she had stopped shaking, so they started to eat themselves. When they finished Charlie turned to Harry and Ginny.

'We're going to go up to bed, help yourselves to anything you two.' he stood up with Katie.

'We'll be right, you get some sleep,' Harry said and saw the way Katie was touching Charlie. 'Or whatever else you feel like doing. Sometimes in times of stress that helps.' he smiled up at the two of them. They nodded and walked up the stairs to their bedroom. 'I brought some clothes with us, do you want to go have a shower, and I'll keep an eye out.'

'Alright, but Harry, if you see him, don't do anything foolish please. I don't want to lose you, ever.' she said putting her arms around his waist.

'I won't and I'm not going anywhere, I want to be with you forever Mrs. Potter.' he bent his head and kissed her tenderly. 'I'm going to go out and look around but I won't go far, you stay inside the house. If this bloke likes to beat up on woman I don't want you anywhere near him.' Harry said seriously looking down at Ginny.

'You know I can look after myself, don't you?' Ginny said looking slightly peeved.

'I know you can Gin, that's one of the things I do know. But I just don't want to have to worry about you, so please, will you do this for me and stay inside.'

Ginny could hear the pleading in his voice. 'Alright Harry, I'll stay inside. But I'm going to be watching you the whole time, but now I'm going to go shower. I'll be out in a moment,' she kissed him again and went into the room they were going to use.

Harry stepped through the door and saw an owl circling just outside the wards. He walked towards it and called the owl over. 'I'll take that,' he said to it and the owl landed on his arm and he took the parchment from its leg. He gave the owl a pat and it flew off. Harry looked at the parchment and it said "Katie" on the front but nothing else. He decided to see what it was, so he opened it and read. He was glad he did, this bloke was nuts and knew he had to stop him. He started to walk slowly down the street looking everywhere.

He watched the man appear out of nowhere and saw him take his parchment from the owl and started reading it. He's anger started to rise, that was for her, not him. He never got a good look at the man earlier but he thought he looked familiar, he just couldn't place him. He sat there and saw the light upstairs go out and felt himself shake with rage at what the big man was doing to her. She was his, not that man with the red hair, she belonged to him, and he was determined to get her back where she belonged. He watched the black haired man walking down the street very slowly, looking around, he knew he was looking for him but he would never find him.

Harry slowly made his way back and saw two men approach him, he stood watching ready to strike if he needed to. As soon as the men came closer he noticed it was Mark and William.

'Kingsley told you didn't he, I said it wasn't necessary to send aurors, that I could handle it.' Harry shook each of their hands.

'We know Harry, but we came to care for Katie when we were at your place, so we wanted to do this.' Mark said.

'I appreciate it, but it really isn't necessary. I've got all the wards set, so no one will get past them. Oh since you're here, read this.' Harry said handing them the parchment.

Mark and William read the parchment. 'This man needs to be stopped, we'll do anything we can Harry. Just let us know what you want us to do.' William said shaking his head at what he read.

'Well, I was going to stand guard through the night but if you don't mind you can take the watch now, and I'll be with them tomorrow while we go shopping. They need some furniture for the house and Katie is very frightened at the moment so Ginny and I said we'd go her and Charlie.'

'I'll take first watch Harry, while you sleep. Mark can sleep as well and he can go with you tomorrow, just for a bit of extra protection.' Mark nodded at William's suggestion.

'Thanks, come on inside, Charlie gave me this just in case. He had a feeling Kingsley might send someone, so he got it ready.' Harry handed them a piece of parchment with permission from Charlie for them to enter the property. The moment they read it the house came into view for the two aurors. 'Okay come on, the moment we cross the wards it'll vanish again.'

He watched the three of them walked through the wards and into the house. He was fuming, two aurors are protecting the place and they called the black haired one Harry. It must be Harry Potter, that's going to make this more complicated having him there, but it won't stop him. He would get her eventually, and she will never leave him again.

Harry spoke for a few minutes with Mark and William, then shook their hands again and went into his room.

'I thought you were keeping watch outside,' Ginny said as Harry walked into the room.

'Mark and William turned up, Kingsley mentioned what had happened and they wanted to help. So William is going to stand guard tonight, and Mark is going to come with us tomorrow. I told Kingsley he didn't need to do that, but Mark and William said they had come to care for Katie when they were at our place, so I thought, why not, it can't hurt to have extra protection.'

'I think it's a good idea, this way you can get some sleep, we didn't get a lot last night.' she smiled up at him. 'Now why don't you go have a shower and come to bed with me.'

'Alright, I'll be out in a moment,' Harry said and kissed her, then went into the bathroom, but he couldn't stop thinking about this man and what he wrote. He couldn't let him near Katie, for her sake but also for Charlie's. He had to find a way to find him, and stop before he came anywhere near them.