Harry was so happy for his dad and Severus, the wedding had meant a lot to him too. His dad had been his rock in the few short years he had him, and was an amazing man, through all he had faced. When Harry met Severus he never thought he'd like the man, he hated potions, and the man seemed out to get him. Even when he learned Severus had saved his life, he wasn't convinced, and Sirius didn't help. But in the last part of the war, and since then, Harry got a chance to know him. He could see he was a good man, and more, he was perfect for his dad. Harry had been so happy, as funny as it was to say it, to give his dad away when they married. The day had been long waited for, and Harry had been so happy, he hadn't wanted anything to ruin it. He knew his dad would be upset, when he found out Harry hadn't told him, but he wouldn't. He knew his dad would have put off his honeymoon, Severus would have agreed, to be there for his son.

Harry's arm wasn't healing properly, and he had been told the potions wouldn't be enough. It looked like he required muggle style surgery, not common, but happened. He'd likely be out of the game until nearly Christmas, which the United knew, and would use their reserve seeker.

Harry wasn't happy when a week after his dad's wedding he was admitted to the hospital. "I hate this."

Charlie kissed him. "Be a good boy and get in bed, or I will contact your dad, and bring him home."

Harry shook his head. "You wouldn't, you know I don't want to ruin the trip. And he'd be even worse, make me move home."

Charlie lifted up the blankets. "Then I guess you will be crawling back into bed."

Oliver had come in the door. "The United needs you back as soon as possible. I was looking forward to you starting in the fall."

Harry turned to look at Oliver as he was still protesting. "So was I."

Charlie smirked. "Then get in bed and ready for surgery like a good boy. You won't get better until you have the surgery."

Harry groaned and finally crawled into bed. "Fine. But you better be my nurse when I am out of here."

Charlie tucked him in but kissed him tenderly. "I think that can be arranged. But I thought you didn't like nurses."

Fred had arrived in the door. "Hopefully he listened to you better than he does Poppy."

George agreed from beside his twin. "Maybe he'll listen better to you, or this is his way of breaking up with you."

Harry grumbled under his breath. "I am not that bad of a patient."

The nurse had come into the room. "I will need to start an IV for you. The potions needed for this, will need time to take effect."

Charlie held Harry's casted hand "You know you could have waited until your dad got back, or told him."

Harry looked away as the needle was put in. "No. He is supposed to enjoy his holiday."

Oliver and the twins had come, with Charlie, to try and keep his spirits up. Harry hated the hospital, he always had, and needles were worse. He never liked the school hospital wing, but he would have taken Poppy, over this. He was going to be in the hospital for three nights, tonight before the surgery and two after; to make sure things went okay. Harry knew his dad would be upset when he learned, that Harry hadn't told him about needing surgery. His dad would forgive him though, and he wasn't about to allow his dad's honeymoon to be ruined, for him. His dad had waited years to be happy and married to a man he loved, and he deserved to enjoy his time away.

The group stayed with Harry until he fell asleep and Charlie remained all night. The others would have remained, but Charlie knew Harry would have felt guilty, but Oliver insisted on remaining with him. Like the twins, he considered Harry like a little brother, and Charlie was a friend.

Harry woke up a few hours after surgery and was groggy. He noticed the healer. "How did it go?"

The healer smiled. "Without a hitch. You will need to wear the cast for another month and I don't think you'll be able to return for three months."

Harry had been warned that beforehand, and the team knew already of course. "Thanks."

Charlie came and kissed Harry on the lips. "How are you feeling?"

Harry groaned. "Horrible."

Charlie handed him a little stuffed dragon. "I found this down in the store. It kind of reminded me of our friends."

Harry smiled a bit but he looked around. "Where am I?"

Charlie smirked. "A private room, you were moved after surgery."

Harry shook his head. "I asked for no special treatment."

Charlie laughed. "Lucius had you moved, when he found out you were here. He seems to have been reminded you are his nephew."

Harry shook his head. "And how did Lucius find out I was in here? I told you not to tell them, they may tell Severus and Dad."

Narcissa had appeared in the door. "You forget that my husband is a major benefactor here. Of course he was told you were coming in."

Harry should have known, and asked the woman simply, not to tell his dad. Narcissa assured him she wouldn't, she knew how much the honeymoon meant to them and Harry, and wouldn't ruin it. But she and Andromeda saw Harry as a nephew, and if he was in the hospital, they would know about it. And they would at least be able to reassure Remus; his son had the best care, when he was away.

Narcissa smiled. "You will of course be moving into the manor for a week or so. Then I can ensure you're getting the best care possible."


Ginny was at work a few days later. Her office work had become more, since John learned she was pregnant. She had received papers from his attorneys, about the substantial trust fund he had set up. The baby would have more money than Ginny ever dreamed of, but she couldn't touch it, even for raising the baby. There was a much smaller vault set up, for raising the baby, but he assured her it would be added to each year. And she would also continue to have a salary from him, as he intended to keep her around, as long as she kept her lips sealed. He enjoyed her body, and he admitted he might like to see his child as well, even if he had not been planning on a child. For now he still visited her bed, and had made it plain he would, until she became too big. Then she would be given a paid leave from the office, and his bed, till after the baby was born.

Ginny's office was off to the side, and as usual she was going through the mail. Only John could come in, she could see and hear what was going on in his office and the reception area, but wasn't seen. Well John didn't know she could hear but what he didn't know didn't hurt him.

She saw Millie stroll into the office. 'Hmm…. This could be interesting."

John smiled when his only daughter came into his office. "Honey I wasn't expecting you."

Millie kissed her dad on the cheek. "Marcus asked me to drop off this for you."

John raised an eyebrow. "Married to my daughter for less than a year and already using her as an elf? I may have to speak to him."

Millie laughed and shook her head. "My husband knew I just wanted an excuse to see you. He thinks I should stay home with my feet up."

John smiled at his daughter's growing belly. "He could be right. You know I was the same with your mother, with your brother and you."

Millie smiled when she heard that. "Marcus will make such a good dad. I swear he was slightly disappointed to learn it was a son."

Her dad made her sit. "All men of course want a son to carry on their name, but daughters will always hold a very special place in our hearts."

Ginny smirked when she thought of her own dad. 'Should try telling mine that. He could actually take some pointers from old bloods.'

Millie went on. "I am supposed to meet Pansy soon. She and I are going with Draco to visit Harry."

John was surprised. "I knew Draco and the young man were family, but I wasn't aware you were social."

Millie nodded. "Draco and Harry have become friends. He is a good guy. He made a break from Narcissa's clutches, and gone home."

Ginny's interest peaked again. 'What does she mean?'

John voiced her questions. "What?"

Millie explained. "He was in the hospital for surgery. He is still recovering, on some pain medication, but returned back to his own house."

Ginny was surprised to learn Harry had been in the hospital. From what she got, he had surgery for a sports injury, and the Malfoys had made him stay for the past few days. It seems he was back at Grimmauld for now, having convinced Narcissa, he was starting to be on the mend. It seems he may be off work for a few months, not able to play, due to his arm. Ginny thought this was absolutely perfect.

She just noticed Millie leaving in time, to shut off the spell, so she could eavesdrop in the office. If John came in and realized, he would be furious with her, and her plans would fall down around her.

John came into her office and pulled her up for a kiss and started pushing up her skirt. "How long till you start to show?"

Ginny just kept imagining Harry as he enjoyed himself. "The healer said likely a few months."

He pushed her on her back. "You have come up with a father for this child? I hope our fun won't have to end so soon."

Ginny thought when her plan worked, she would never have to allow him to touch her again. "I have."

He grunted as he finished and pulled her up for a kiss. He put some money in her bra. "That should be enough to do up the nursery."

She saw how much and was shocked but smiled. "It will."

Ginny headed home but only long enough to slip into some fresh clothes. "Soon enough baby, your proper daddy will be ready to claim you."

Ron had come in the door. "Who are you talking to sis? I am starting to worry about you."

Ginny turned to look at him. "Did you get me that spell I was hoping for?

Ron showed her a piece of paper. "You know it wasn't that hard. I have access to her office thanks to my work in the auror department."

Ginny looked at the security codes for Grimmauld Place. "Thanks Ron. I hope you didn't risk your job or anything for it."

Ron shook his head and laughed. "One of the clerks accidentally gave me the wrong files. If anyone, she'll get blamed, and fired for it."

Ginny was happy to hear it. She loved her brother; he was the only person other than their mother, who supported her. She knew how much becoming an auror meant to her brother, he worked harder towards it, than anything else before. She felt bad asking him for such help, but she had no other source, and he assured her it was no risk. She needed a way into the house, and Harry's bed, and this was it.

Ron looked at her. "What do you have up your sleeve?"

Ginny smiled and shrugged. "Charlie has been keeping me away from Harry. I am sure I can convince him to come back to me."

Ron wasn't quite convinced about that. "I don't know why you want him back. He treated you like trash."

Ginny shook her head. "He was seduced by our brother. He will come to his senses, and the two of us will soon be married."

Ron shrugged. "It would be nice to have my best friend back. Get him away from that slut of a former fiancé of mine, as well."

Ginny agreed, and headed out, she needed to get into the house. Tonks and Hermione would still be at the ministry, and from what Millie said, Harry and Charlie wouldn't be back from the manor. She had to make sure, no matter what she did, she could get back into Harry's life. She was happy when the wards let her in the house, no alarm went off, and she went in search of Harry's cloak.

She found it in his room but back in the kitchen she found his medication and smiled. "Hmm….this might just work."


Harry was happy to be going home. It had been almost a week since his surgery, and he hadn't been home, even though released three days ago. He had spent the weekend at Malfoy Manor, a compromise, if he could come home today. Andromeda had agreed with him, he only needed a weekend, besides he had plenty of people with him. Harry was reminded his dad would be home in two days, and Remus would be worried, when he heard. He would have to remind his dad he was grown up, and he had others to help, when his dad couldn't.

Harry was happy when Charlie was finally able to whisk him away from the manor and back home. He wasn't sure how long it would last; his dad would want him to come home, when he learned. He was to meet with Filius, who thought he could apprentice a bit, while injured.

Charlie led Harry towards the house. "Are you going to take Filius up on his offer?"

Harry wasn't sure just yet. "It would make it easier for dad to fret. And I guess it would be good experience for when I teach."

Charlie kissed him. "You don't sound too excited. I guess you don't really have to train or apprentice for charms."

Harry shook his head. "Potions you would but not charms. It was why dad set me up with you, good experience, and more exciting for me."

Charlie knew his boyfriend was disappointed about not being able to fly until November. "It will give you something to do while out."

Harry agreed with him. "I want to teach and being at school is great. I was just hoping for three years to play quidditch."

Charlie reminded him. "You'll still have two and a half years when this is done Harry. You could even play and teach if you wanted."

Harry knew he was right. "I know I am complaining too much aren't I? The injury could have been far worse."

Charlie laughed. "You aren't. You just had the next three years planned, and you can't be blamed for being a bit disappointed."

Harry snuggled into his boyfriend's arms. "I have such an amazing boyfriend. And I'm glad I finally can return to your arms at night."

Charlie couldn't agree more. "For all your Aunt's meddling, she does seem to have an old fashioned view, on sharing a bed before marriage."

Harry shook his head. "I think she is just trying to push us towards marriage sooner. I doubt she had any allusions about her son and Pansy."

Charlie stopped when they got to the door. "I know you were hoping for a quiet day at home."

Harry turned to look at his boyfriend. "Charlie?"

Charlie sighed and admitted. "There are some guests waiting for us in the living room."

It hadn't been his idea, he swore to Harry, who believed him. It was actually Narcissa, who thought Harry may be depressed, by all of this. She had been reluctant to allow him to leave, even with Charlie, and thought he should have company. Charlie swore to Harry, when it became too much, they would make an excuse that Harry needed some rest from his injuries.

Knowing Narcissa was behind it, he wasn't surprised to find Draco and his wife there. Millie was there as well, but so was Luna and Neville, and the twins who he was happy to see. Until the past year, he'd have never thought to find so many snakes in his house.

Millie smiled when she saw him. "There he is, I was worried I would be late, I stopped to see my dad."

Harry kissed her on the cheek. "I wasn't aware you were coming. Should I be worried what you and my cousin's wife are up to?"

Pansy had an odd smile on her face. "My mother may have thought we may inspire the two of you to marry, and add to the family."

Charlie groaned when he heard her say that. "Narcissa should become a wedding planner. I swear she seems to need to have a wedding to plan."

Harry agreed with his boyfriend. "She seems intent that either me or Tonks need to marry by Christmas time."

Draco corrected him. "Engaged. She does need some months to plan a wedding after all. It took seven months for her to plan ours with help."

Millie agreed. "Marcus proposed to me last summer, and our wedding was at winter time. Men just don't understand these things."

Harry shook his head. "Even if we were to marry, we don't plan on a baby, until I am teaching."

Pansy shrugged. "I think she is hoping once you marry, you will come to your senses, and not wait."

Charlie pointed at his boyfriend's arm. "There is too much risk, besides Harry doesn't want to take months off, when he only has three years."

Fred jumped in to their defense. "I thought we were here to cheer Harry up, not remind him of what he just escaped from."

Harry was happy when the topic moved on to other things. He had no idea when they would marry, when Charlie might propose to him. He knew he could, but somehow he felt it would be Charlie, it just seemed odd. But they both readily agreed, to wait till Harry was a teacher, for kids. They both wanted them, likely two or three they thought, just not yet. Harry smiled and laughed, when they went on to better subjects.

Harry didn't have to fake exhaustion to get out of the group when his head was bothering him. Charlie called for some tea, and some of Harry's pain reliever was added to his tea, just a small dose or so he thought.

Harry was starting to feel a bit sleepy when he took it. "I think I need to lie down for a bit."

Charlie helped him up stairs. "Maybe your Aunt was right, and you were not as good as you thought."

Harry had enough strength to elbow him. "My head really must be fuzzy, I swear you just said my Aunt was right."

Charlie led him into their room and put Harry to bed. "You're just tired, get some sleep, and when you wake I will have a surprise."

Harry let himself be tucked in. "It better not be any more surprise guests."

Charlie shook his head and kissed him. "No more visitors I promise. I need to run out for it, but I promise you'll like."

Charlie left, when sure Harry was asleep, to get his surprise dinner for Harry. The twins were the only ones left, they had sent the others off, and Fred decided to go with Charlie. George agreed to stay, until someone got home, as he knew Charlie was worried. There was a television in the house he reminded his brother, he would not be too bored, and he'd check on Harry later.

He reminded Charlie as he slipped from the house. "Harry is out with the potions. I doubt he'd even notice if I watched television in his room."