Chapter seven
Harry stayed awake most of the night watching he's wife. The potion worked and she never woke once with a nightmare and had a feeling that Charlie also put a sleeping draught in with the dreamless sleep potion. But he knew from the moment Ginny woke up she was going to be in pain. Pain from her injuries, pain of what she went through and pain of knowing she could never have children and Harry knew it was going to take a long time if ever for he's wife to get over this.
'Did the potion kept Ginny from having nightmares Harry?' Charlie said from the doorway.
'Yeah, she never woke once. You put a sleeping draught into it, didn't you Charlie?'
Charlie nodded, 'Yeah I did, I thought she'd need a proper night's sleep, you stayed awake all night watching her thought, didn't you?'
'You know me too well Charlie.' Harry said as he pulled himself up and gave he's chest a rub.
'How's your chest Harry?'
'A little tender, but it's fine.' Harry moved he's robe aside and looked down at he's scar then pulled the robe back over it.
'Ginny told us what you said to him so he'd let her go, is that why you let him do that to you?'
'Yeah, if he let Ginny go, I was willing to do anything and I knew he was going to kill me when he finished playing.'
'I know you like to keep your word Harry, but this time you shouldn't have. You could have had him bound and came straight back.'
'I know I could have, it would have been easy, but…' Harry shook he's head and looked back down at Ginny.
'But you thought you would have killed him.'
'Like I said, you know me too well Charlie.'
Charlie moved closer to the bed, 'I have to tell Katie today, before she hears from someone else.'
Harry looked up at Charlie, 'I know you do and it's going to be hard on her and hearing not just about her brother,' Harry clenched he's fists, then shook them out, 'But also about her father.'
'Yeah, I never wanted her to know that, but now I have no choice.'
'Why don't you head home to tell her, you know everyone's going to be dropping in here today and you're going to need privacy.'
'I thought of that, but I just wanted to stay close.'
'You can always come back later Charlie, you know that.'
'I know. Alright, I think I will take her home to tell her because you're right, everyone will be here at one point today. I spoke with Mark when he got back before, Kingsley's going to get some memories from him today just to make sure there is no one else. He said because they always kept their identities secret from each other, that they might not have known if there was more out there.'
'I thought of that yesterday after I saw the first memory and knowing Voldemort, there could be a lot more out there. We don't know how long he was doing that, apart from Bellatrix back before I was born. We've caught ten so far, I just hope that's it, otherwise I'm never going to let Ginny out of my sight again,' Harry looked back down at Ginny.
Charlie smiled. 'Yeah, I figured that Harry.' Charlie looked at Harry for a few minutes, 'You seem alright Harry, but how are you really? I know you must be angry right now.'
'I am angry, but after…I killed that woman, it took me a long time to come to terms with everything and I don't want to put Ginny through that again. So I'm trying as hard as I can to control my anger so not to do anything rash and Ginny's going to need me to help her get through this, so I need to stay calm for her.'
'You really are amazing sometimes Harry.'
'Like I said when we got back from Australia, I did a lot of thinking and soul searching and I understand things a lot better now.'
'Yeah, I know. Alright, I might get Katie and the kid's home, but we will be back later.'
'Okay, I'll see you then. Charlie, tell Katie we all love her no matter what.'
Charlie smiled, 'I know you do, and I will.' Charlie left the room and Harry looked back down at Ginny again and noticed her eyelids flickering.
'Sweetheart,' Harry very gently kissed Ginny and felt her start to move. 'Gin, you awake?'
Ginny slowly opened her eyes and saw Harry leaning over her. 'Yeah,' she reached her hand up and caressed he's face, 'I love you Harry.'
'I love you too sweetheart, how are you feeling?'
'It hurts,' Ginny started to cry again and Harry pulled her into he's arms. 'It hurts Harry.'
Harry felt himself get choked up, 'I know sweetheart, I know. Baily left a potion for you, do you want it now?'
Ginny took a couple of death breaths, 'After I use the bathroom, and I could use a shower. I'll probably need it after that.'
'Alright, let me get everything ready first. What do you want to put on sweetheart?'
'Same as what I've got now, nickers and a t-shirt. Harry, why have I got clothes on when usually I don't?'
'I wasn't sure how you would be feeling, so I spoke to mum, and we thought you might like to be covered.'
'Thanks,' Ginny gave him a small smile.
'You never have to thank me, you know that. Now let me finish getting everything set up and I'll get you up.' Harry got Ginny's clothes and took them into the bathroom and put them with some towels then walked back out and over to Ginny. 'Are you ready sweetheart?'
'Yeah, I'm ready.'
Harry lifted he's wife and took her into the bathroom. 'Alright, I'll put you down, ready?' she nodded, and Harry gently lowered her feet to the floor. 'Okay, take your time and then I'll get you in the shower.' he felt Ginny's pain again but tried to keep it from showing on he's face.
'You don't have to hide it Harry, I know you can feel it.' Ginny said as she put her hand out to grab hold of him.
Harry lifted Ginny up, 'I know sweetheart, I'm just trying to make it easier on you, I don't want you worrying about me. Now come on, let's get you in the shower.' Harry took Ginny into the shower cubicle, waved his hand and Ginny's pants came off, 'Alright, let me sit you and I'll get your top off.' Harry gently sat her down and saw her wince, 'Here, sweetheart,' Harry pulled her top over her head and saw Ginny look down at her body as her tears started to fall. 'Gin, don't.' Harry kneeled down in front of her. 'It'll be alright,' Harry gently caressed her face. 'Look at me sweetheart,' she slowly looked up, 'It doesn't matter, you're still my sweet Ginny no matter how many scars you've got.' Harry gently kissed her. 'Remember what you said about my scars?'
Ginny gave him a small smile, 'Yeah, I remember Harry.'
'I feel the same way sweetheart, you survived and that's all I care about.'
'I know Harry, I can feel it.' Ginny looked down again and ran her hands over all the cuts over her body, then touched her left arm, 'But what about this one, I don't want to see this one Harry.' Ginny started to cry hard and wrapped her arms around him.
'I know sweetheart, shhh, let's just get you showered and back to bed.' Harry felt her nod, 'Let me get the water warm for you. Harry turned the water on then started to gently wash Ginny. When he finished, he picked her back up and got her dressed and back into bed. 'Now I think it's time for you to eat something.'
Ginny nodded, 'Alright, but call Kreacher to bring it up, I don't want to be alone just yet.'
'You won't be sweetheart, I'm not going anywhere.' Harry leaned down and kissed Ginny, then caressed her face. 'I'll always be with you,' Harry gave her a small smile. 'Kreacher.'
'What can Kreacher do for Master Harry?' the elf bowed.
'Could you bring breakfast up for both of us please?'
'Of course Master Harry, would you like tea as well?'
'Yes, thank you.' the elf bowed and snapped his fingers.
'Harry, how's your chest feeling?' Ginny put her hand gently to he's chest.
'It's better Gin,' Harry saw the look on her face. 'Look, I'll show you.' Harry pulled he's robe aside, 'See, it's healing, so please don't worry.'
Ginny ran her finger alone he's scar before kissing it, 'Alright, but Harry, why are you wearing your robe to bed?'
'I just wanted you to feel secure sweetheart.' Harry caressed her face again. 'I didn't know how you would be feeling.'
'You don't have to worry about that Harry, I always feel safe with you.' Ginny tried to push herself up more and wince and felt Harry's concern. 'I'm okay Harry, it's going to take time.'
'How about you take the potion Baily left for you?'
'Okay,' Harry handed her the potion and she drank it.
'Can I come in?' Lily asked holding a tray.
'Course you can Lily,' Ginny said and gave her a small smile.
'I ask Kreacher if I could bring this up for you.' Lily placed the tray on the bed and sat down, 'How you feeling Ginny?'
'I'm okay, a bit sore, but it'll get better.'
'Just remember, if you want or need anything, just ask. We're all here for you.'
'I know and I appreciate that, I really do. I don't need anything at the moment, well except Harry.' Ginny looked at her husband and caressed he's face.
'You've always got me, now eat.' Harry moved the tray closer to Ginny as she nodded.
'As long as you do too Harry.'
'Alright, we'll both eat.' Harry looked back at he's mother. 'Mum, don't you have Hogwarts today?'
'Yes, I'm leaving in a few minutes, Minerva's opened the floo in her office so I wouldn't have to apparate to the gates. She and Hermione are going to watch the twins, you both need rest, especially you Ginny.'
'Thanks mum, Hermione and Minerva will look after them.'
'I'll leave you to eat,' Lily gave Ginny a kiss on the head, 'We love you Ginny, and we're here for you, alright.' she nodded and Lily walked round the bed and gave her son a kiss, 'We love you too, now both of you rest, and I'll be back later. Molly will be here shortly, if you need anything.'
'Alright mum, I love you too and we'll see you later.' Harry watched he's mother leave the room, then turned back to Ginny. 'Come on Gin, eat. You need to eat to get healthy.'
'Okay Harry,' she started to pick at her food and felt Harry's worry, and looked up at him. 'I just can't eat too much yet, I'll try again later.'
'Alright sweetheart, are you tired?'
'No, I just want to sit here with you. Harry will you sing for me?'
'You know I'd do anything for you sweetheart,' Harry concentrated and he's guitar flew into the room. 'Any song in particular?' Harry smiled at her knowing which song she wanted.
'Do I have to say it?'
'No,' Harry looked seriously at Ginny, 'Gin, please don't close your feelings off to me again, I nearly didn't find you.'
'I just thought it'd be easier for you at work if you weren't feeling me all the time, but when…' Ginny's voice chocked.
'Don't sweetheart, it's alright,' Harry put he's guitar down and pulled her into he's arms. 'Shhh, please don't cry Gin, I've got you and nothing will hurt you again.' Harry ran he's hands gently down her back until he felt her cries ease, before he moved back slightly. 'I'm not letting you go again, ever.' Harry caressed her face gently before kissing her. 'Are you alright now?'
'I'm fine, why don't you sing.' Ginny gave him a small smile and Harry nodded. He picked up he's guitar again and started to sing. Ginny lay back against the pillows and watched as Harry sang to her. When he finished, he leaned in and kissed her tenderly. 'That's such a pretty song Harry.'
'Yes, it is.' Molly said as she walked into the room with Arthur and they sat down next to the bed. 'How are you feeling Ginny dear?'
'I'm okay mum.' Ginny's eyes started to tear up again.
Molly sat on the bed and pulled her daughter into her arms and Arthur looked at Harry and jerked he's head. 'Gin, I'll be back in a moment why you're mum's here, is that alright?'
'It's fine Harry, but don't be long.'
'I won't.' Harry kissed her again, got up and walked out the room and down the stairs into the library. Harry poured himself a drink, downing the whole thing.
Arthur noticed Harry's hands shaking, 'Harry, are you alright?'
'Not really Arthur, I gave Ginny a shower this morning…' Harry poured another drink downing it again before he turned to face he's father-in-law. 'Oh god, what he did to her, there's not one part of her not cut.' Harry shook he's head and poured another drink, downing it again.
'How's her pain?' Arthur said as he sat down.
'I had Baily give her some more potion last night, and he left one for this morning. I had to have Charlie make her a dreamless sleep potion for her nightmare last night and he put a sleeping potion in it as well. But I can feel it, even with the potion, she's still in a lot of pain.' Harry sat down next to his father-in-law. 'Are you going into work today Arthur?'
'No, Kingsley basically ordered me not too, he said he'll be by later to talk to you.'
'Yeah, I need to talk to him too. I have to get tomorrows trials delayed, I can't leave Ginny alone just yet. Even if she'd let me, I don't want to.'
'I think that's what he wants to talk to you about.' Arthur looked at Harry and saw the pain on he's face but he was trying to hide it. 'Harry, what else is wrong, I can see it on your face.'
'Baily said…' Harry's voice choked and he took a deep breath. 'He said, Ginny can't have kids,' Harry put he's head in he's hands when he couldn't stop the sobs.
'Oh Harry, I'm sorry son.' Arthur put a hand on Harry's shoulder until he could get himself under control. Harry stood and got another drink, 'Harry, that's not going to help.'
'Probably not,' Harry downed he's drink, 'I better get back to Ginny.' he walked out of the room and back up to he's room and saw Molly still holding Ginny. He felt the pain Ginny was in and why. He made he's way back to he's side of the bed and looked at he's mother-in-law. She shook her head very slightly, so he nodded and just lay back and waited until Ginny got herself under control.
Ginny sniffed, and pulled back from her mother, 'I'm fine mum, I might lay down for a while.'
'Here, let me help Gin.' Harry moved closer and helped her lay down.
'Hold me Harry,' Ginny said looking up at him.
'You know I will.' Harry moved down and put he's arms around he's wife, holding her and they looked into each other's eyes.
'I'll let you get some rest,' Molly stood up and left the room with her husband and went back down stairs and sat down. 'Did Harry tell you what Baily said Arthur?'
'Yes, he did, after everything and now this. I don't know how they're going to get through it.' Arthur put he's arm around he's wife as Kingsley stepped out of the fireplace.
'How's Ginny?' Kingsley said as he sat down across from Molly and Arthur.
'Not good at the moment Kingsley, Baily gave them some bad news.' Arthur saw the questioningly look on Kingsley's face. 'They won't be able to have kids Kingsley. He'll be back soon to check on them and to bring more potions for the pain Ginny's in.'
'Merlin, how are they going to cope with that?'
'Ginny was telling me to get someone else to teach at the orphanage, she just can't. Whether she will later on, I just don't know.'
'No, I wouldn't think she will, not after everything. That's what I need to speak to Harry about, work.'
'He said he wanted to talk to you as well, about putting tomorrow's trials off.'
'I've already done that, I need to find out if he wants Monday's trial left though. I know he really wanted to get to that one.' he saw the look on Molly's face. 'Dolores Umbridge has asked for early release Molly, but we all know Harry won't give it to her. I should go talk to him, see what he wants to do.'
'Go up Kingsley, we'll be here.' Arthur said.
He nodded and walked up the stairs, when he looked in and saw Harry and Ginny, it reminded him of the time in the hospital wing at Hogwarts.
'Harry, Ginny, can I come in?'
'Course Kingsley,' Harry said as he looked over at him.
'I need to discuss a few things regarding work Harry. I've already talked to the Wizengamot about tomorrow's trials. Their going to delay them and just want you to let them know about the ones after that, especially Monday's.'
'I'm doing Monday's Kingsley but thanks for working tomorrow's out for me. I don't really know about the others,' Harry thought for a moment. 'My secretary, she's been thoroughly checked out, hasn't she Kingsley?'
'Yes, Harry. I did it myself.'
Harry nodded, 'Yeah, I read her, but I still wanted to check. I'm going to need her to come here, I might work a few things from home and just do the trials at least for now, apart from tomorrow's,' Harry looked down at Ginny, 'Would you mind Gin, if I had Karen work from here?'
'I don't mind Harry, that way you can stay with me, but what's the trial on Monday?'
'Dolores Umbridge, that's why I don't want it delayed. I want to make sure she stays locked up.'
'Definitely, she can't be allowed to be set free. I'll have mum, or Charlie stay with me on Monday Harry. You just make sure she gets what she deserves.' Ginny picked up Harry's scared hand and kissed it.
'Oh, I intend to,' Harry leaned down and kissed Ginny very tenderly and ran he's finger down her cut.
'Um, there's one more thing I need to talk to you both about, I really didn't want to bring it up just yet.'
'It's fine Kingsley,' Harry looked down at Ginny and sent all he's love to her. 'What is it?'
'You're going to have to decide when he's going to be brought to trial, along with the one who tried to kidnap Hayden.'
'I want them as soon as I can organize it, I'll work through everything will Karen.' Harry felt Ginny get upset. 'Gin,' Harry pulled her into he's arms, 'shhh, it's going to be alright, I've got you sweetheart.' Harry held onto her until he felt her settle. 'You okay sweetheart, if this is too much, I can go down to the library and talk to Kingsley.'
'No, I'd rather you stay here, it's fine.' Ginny kept her arms around Harry and nodded to him. 'It's fine.'
'Alright sweetheart,' Harry kissed her tenderly, then turned back to Kingsley. 'Is there anything else Kingsley?'
'Yeah, there is,' Kingsley hesitated for a moment.
'Just get it over with Kingsley,' Harry knew he wouldn't like it whatever he had to say.
'There's some talk that you won't be fair when you sentence both of them, so Mafalda Hopkirk who doesn't believe this at all, has asked you and Ginny to consider something before it goes to trial.'
'Okay, now tell me what they want?'
'Alright, they want to know if you will get the memory from Lily about the attempted kidnapping,' Kingsley looked at Ginny before looking back at Harry, 'and, look I'm sorry to ask this, but they want to know if Ginny will show her memory of when he took her.'
Ginny looked horrified, 'No, no, I can't.' Ginny broke down in tears and grabbed Harry hard.
'Shhh Gin, it's alright, I'd rather not handle that trial, than let you do that, shhh, please, Gin.'
'Before you both decide, just listen, if you can show the memory only to the Wizengamot, than Ginny won't need to testify at the trial. If you won't show the memory than I'm afraid they will want Ginny there and I thought it would be too hard on you both, since he'll be in the court room as well.'
'This is just too much, I can't put Ginny through that.' Harry held Ginny as he felt her shudder, 'Shhh sweetheart, let's not worry about it now.' Harry looked back at Kingsley. 'Can we talk about this later Kingsley, maybe tomorrow?'
Kingsley nodded, 'I'm sorry to bring this up, I just thought you needed to know. I'll get back to the ministry and let the Wizengamot know you'll be there on Monday, and I'll bring Karen through the wards tomorrow.' Kingsley left the room and went back down stairs to the sitting room. 'That was hard.' he said as he sat down.
'What happened Kingsley?' Arthur asked him.
'There's been talk that Harry won't be fair in sentencing because it's he's wife, so instead of having Ginny testify, they want to know if she will give the Wizengamot her memory of what happened, but only the Wizengamot will see it. It's got to be one or the other, memory or Ginny has to testify.'
'It won't be soon thought, will it Kingsley, because I don't think Ginny could do either at the moment.' Molly said.
'No, that's up to Harry. He's going to work from home apart from the trial on Monday. He needs to go through all the upcoming trials and decide what can be put off and what can't and then decide when the trial for the one who tried to kidnap Hayden needs to be held, then Karl's one. I'm going to bring Karen here tomorrow, she can work in the library along with Harry that way he can stay with Ginny.'
'Who's Karen?' Molly asked.
'Harry's secretary, she's going to organize whatever Harry decides. Harry thought it would be better if she worked from here, he doesn't want to leave Ginny unless he has too. Well I better get back to the ministry, let the Wizengamot Harry will be there Monday, and organize Karen to come here to work. I'll talk to you both later.'
'Bye Kingsley,' Arthur said, 'I think Harry working from home is a good idea, I would have hated if Harry decided not to continue working because of what has happened to Ginny.'
Arthur and Molly both sat thinking about how to help their daughter either go through with the trial or show the memory of her ordeal. Either one was going to be hard on Ginny and on Harry.
The following morning Harry was lying in bed watching Ginny sleep. He'd had to give her another dreamless sleep potion to stop her nightmares. The moving about had caused her pain to increase, so Baily had left some more potions for her.
'She still asleep Harry?' Molly asked as she walked in the room.
'Yeah, her nightmares, it took me a while to talk her into take the dreamless sleep potion.'
'Just wanted to let you know Kingsley and your secretary are here, I told them to wait in the library.'
'Thanks Molly, will you be right staying in here with Ginny, I don't know how long I will be.'
'I'll be fine, but maybe you could ask Kreacher if it's alright if I call him, that way I won't need to leave.'
'Good idea Molly, Kreacher.'
'What can Kreacher do for Master Harry?' the elf bowed.
'Molly might need to call you today Kreacher, make sure you come when she does.'
'Of course Master Harry, when Mistress Ginny's mother calls, Kreacher will come.'
'Thanks Kreacher, you can go now.' the elf snapped he's fingers and vanished.
'Alright, I'll just go into the bathroom and change, if Ginny does need me Molly, let me know and I'll come straight back up. I really don't want to be away from her for too long if I can help it.'
'Yes I know dear, and I will, now go change, I'll look after her.'
'I know Molly.' Harry smiled, got he's clothes and walked into the bathroom to change into jeans and a t-shirt, when he came out he leant over Ginny and gave her a gentle kiss. 'I'll be down stairs if you need me.' Harry gave his mother-in-law a hug and left the room and walked into the library, 'Morning Kingsley, morning Karen.' Harry gave him a hug.
'Morning sir,' Karen said.
'Morning Harry, how's Ginny doing today?'
'Baily said she's healing, but it's still going to take a long time. Her hardest part right now is knowing we can't have kids.' Harry felt his voice choke up before he poured himself a drink and downed it. 'Sorry.'
'You don't have to apologize Harry, this has got to be hard on both of you and it's going to take time to come to terms with everything.'
'Yeah, I know. It's just with everything else that's happened I don't know how Ginny will cope. Molly's up with her now, she's been having nightmares, so I've had to keep giving her dreamless sleep potion just so she doesn't cause herself any more pain, she's in enough now.' Harry could feel himself getting angry and shook he's hands out.
'You alright Harry, got it under control?'
'Yeah, I can control it better now, but it's still hard though.'
'Alright, I have to get back to the ministry, so I'll leave you to get to work, oh, Aleena said she might stop by sometime today if she gets time, if not tomorrow.'
'Okay, and thanks Kingsley, I'll talk to you later.' Kingsley nodded and left the library and Harry turned to he's secretary. 'Thanks for doing this Karen, I didn't want to leave my wife just yet.'
'It's fine sir, I brought all the files for the upcoming trials. I wasn't sure for how long, so I brought the next two months' worth.'
'That's good Karen, I've set up that desk for you,' Harry pointed at another desk next to he's. 'Now if there's anything you want, please let me know.'
'Thank you sir, but I'm fine.' Karen walked over to her desk and placed all the files on it as Harry sat down at he's and she handed him the first one. That sat going over some of the trials for a few hours, before Harry called a break.
'Kreacher,' Harry called.
'Yes Master Harry, what can Kreacher do for you?'
'Could you bring in some tea, hang on, Karen do you want tea or coffee?'
'Tea's fine sir.'
'Tea for both of us and make some sandwiches as well, and has Molly called you at all yet?'
'Not yet Master Harry, but I will go when she calls, I'll go get your tea and sandwiches now master.'
'Thank you Kreacher,' the elf bowed and snapped he's fingers. 'We'll eat then get back into it,' she nodded to her boss and Kreacher appeared carrying a tray and placed it on the coffee table. 'Thanks Kreacher.' the elf bowed and left. 'Let's eat.' Harry sat on the couch and Karen came over and sat on the other one. He handed her a cup of tea, 'Help yourself Karen.'
'Thank you sir.'
'Harry, you about?'
'In here Liam.'
'Nicky told us what happened, how's Ginny?' Liam said as he walked in with John and Patrick.
'Having a hard time, she's upstairs with Molly.'
'Do you want me to let Paul know that we'll be cancelling the concerts?'
'Let's leave it for now, I'll see how she is in a few weeks, just let Paul know it's a maybe at the moment.'
'Alright, now, how are you coping, I don't see any holes in the walls.' John asked looking around.
Harry laughed, 'No, I stopped punching out the walls, but I'm doing okay, trying to stay calm for Ginny, but you know she feels it anyway.'
'Yeah we know Harry, you feel her she feels you, you can't hide your feelings from her, and if you did it would make her worry more.'
'Yeah, that's why I'm not blocking them, so she doesn't worry.'
'Nicky told us you talked him into letting Ginny go and that you'd stay and wouldn't fight him.'
'Yeah I did, I just wanted to get Ginny out of there, I didn't care what he did to me as long as she was safe.'
'You were covered in blood when they got you out of there, on your chest.' Patrick said looking at Harry.
'Yeah, he decided to make my scar bigger, it's fine though. Baily gave me some potions, it's healing.'
'Damn Harry, I know you like to keep your word but to let him do that to you and not fight back.' John said.
'If I would have fought back I didn't know how far I would have went, I was so angry when I got there, seeing what he'd done to Ginny,' Harry shook he's head and went over and grabbed a drink, downing it again. 'You should have seen her,' Harry kept he's back to them but they could see how upset he was.
'You'll help her through this Harry, and she'll be fine.' Liam said as he walked over and put a hand on Harry's shoulder. 'When you and Ginny are together, you can get through anything.'
Harry turned and looked at him. 'I hope so Liam, if you want to go see her, you can.'
'You sure Harry, I mean she might like a lot of blokes near her at the moment.'
'She doesn't have a lot of choice, with five brothers and her dad always popping in, then there's dad, Kingsley, Sirius as well.'
'Yeah but there family Harry, it's different.' John said.
'Your family too, that's how we think of you, just as more members of the family. So if you want to go up, go, just try not to show any shock at how she looks.' Harry saw the questioning looks on all their faces. 'He cut her up pretty good, her face as well.'
'Oh merlin Harry, I'm sorry. We might leave it for now then, just tell her we love her.'
'Alright, I will. Before you go, I want to play this new song Nicky wrote, it's really good.'
'Yeah Nicky mentioned it to us, she said you've written quite a few more as well.'
'When we were away in Australia, I wrote a lot.' Harry picked up his guitar and handed it to Liam. 'You take the guitar, I'll take the piano since Nicky's not here. Here's the sheet music.'
Liam studied the music sheet then nodded and sat on the edge of the couch, 'Ready whenever you are Harry.'
Harry sat at the piano and they both started to play, then Harry started to sing. When they finished, all three members had smiles on their faces.
'That's really good Harry, we going to put that on the next album?'
'Yeah I think we should, while you're here, I've got this other one I want to add. Let me play it, let me know what you think.' they nodded and Harry started to sing again.
They watched Harry sing and they knew he was thinking of Ginny as they could see the tears in he's eyes. 'That's nice Harry, it has to go on the next album.' Patrick said as he walked over to stand next to Harry.
Harry stood up suddenly, 'Ginny needs me, I'll be back,' Harry ran from the room and up the stairs.
'Do you think he's really alright?' Liam asked the other two.
'Hard to tell with Harry sometimes, he can hide he's feelings really well and other times there out there for all to see.' Patrick sat down before he turned to the woman sitting on the couch. 'I'm sorry, I don't even know who you are.'
'I'm Karen Hillside, Mr. Potter secretary.'
'Nice to meet you, I'm Patrick, this is John and Liam, we're in Harry's band.'
'Yes, I figured that. Those songs were really good, I've never been to any of your concerts, but I do have your albums.'
'Do you like them Karen?' Liam asked.
'Yes I do, there very good. Mr. Potter does some nice loves song for he's wife.'
'Yes he does, when he writes them all he does is think of her and songs just come to him.'
'Ginny wanted to see you,' Harry walked in carrying Ginny and placed her on the other couch.
'Hey Ginny,' Liam said as he walked over and gave her a hug, then John did, then Patrick.
'Hi, I heard Harry singing, and I thought you were probably here.'
'You fine with us here Ginny?'
'Of course I am, you're like my brothers, so instead of five, I have eight.'
'What are you doing down here Ginny,' Charlie said as he walked in carrying the twins.'
'I asked Harry to bring me down for a while, I heard him singing.'
'ary,' both the twins said, holding their arms out to them.
'Looks like they want you Harry,' Charlie walked over and handed he's children to their uncle and they touched he's face.
Harry laughed, 'Of course you do.'
'What do they want, as if I have to ask.' Charlie said smiling at his children.
'Yep, they won't me to sing, they always want me to sing.' Harry saw Karen looking at the twins. 'Karen, this is Ginny's brother Charlie, and these two are mine and Ginny's godchildren. This is Harry, and this is Ginny.' Harry kissed each one on the cheek. 'Charlie, this is Karen Hillside, my secretary, we're working from here for a while, so I can stay close to Ginny.'
'Nice to meet you Karen,' Charlie said shaking her hand.
'Nice to meet you Mr. Weasley.'
'Why don't you show everyone the song the twins helped you write Harry.' Ginny said as she watched her husband.
'The twins did what?' Liam asked.
'Just before we went to Australia, I was having a hard time as you know. The twins would make me feel better and I started writing. Go back to your father and I'll sing.' Harry sat at the piano and played he's angel song for everyone. When he finished he looked up at the twins and saw their arms out to him again, so he went and picked them back up.
'I think of them as my guardian angels,' Harry kissed them both again and sat gently next to Ginny.
'You have to put that song on the album Harry, it's fantastic.' Patrick said.
'Are you alright Karen?' Ginny asked looking over at her.
'Yes, it's just that song, it was beautiful.'
'Yeah, it is.' Ginny smiled at her, then yawned.
'Alright Mrs. Potter, back to bed, here Charlie, take your children, and I'll take my wife. Come on sweetheart,' Harry gently lifted her up into he's arms.
'Feel better Ginny,' John gave her a kiss, then Patrick, then Liam. 'We'll see you later.' Ginny smiled at them.
'I'll come up in a moment sis,' Charlie said and gave her a kiss.
'Alright Charlie, okay Mr. Potter, let's go.' Ginny put her head on Harry's shoulder as he carried her back up stairs.
'Merlin,' Patrick said as he sat down.
'I know Patrick, but what you just saw is nothing compared to the rest of her.' Charlie said as he sat down with the twins on he's lap.
'They caught him right, he's locked up?'
'Yeah, he is.'
'She fell straight to sleep so you might have to see her later Charlie.' Harry said as he walked in.
'She's still having trouble sleeping?'
'Yeah, I had to talk her into the dreamless sleep potion last night.'
'Is she going to be alright Harry?' john asked.
'She will be, it's going to take a long time though.' Harry shook he's head and walked over and poured himself a drink, downing it, then another.
'Harry, that's not going to help.' Charlie said as stared at he's back and saw the twins reaching for him.
'It's just that she's in so much pain at the moment, she tries to keep it from me, but I feel everything.'
'I know you do Harry, she'll get better. Has Baily left more potions for her?'
'Yeah, he was here yesterday with some more, he'll be by again later.'
'We're going to get going Harry, we might stop by in a few days unless you still want to rehearse tomorrow.'
'Yeah, we'll still rehearse, just in case. I'll see you tomorrow.' Harry hugged each one of the band before they left then turned to Charlie. 'How's Katie, Charlie?'
'Having a hard time, that's why I brought the twins here for a while, give her some time.'
'It can't be easy on her, we'll be here for her.'
'I know Harry, I think she's worried how you and Ginny will be with her though.'
'I figured she'd be worried about that. We love her, the rest doesn't matter. Do you think I should talk to her, get her to understand how we feel?'
'I think you should, you always have a way of explaining things so people understand.'
'Try and get her to come over tomorrow then. I really should get back to work though. Sorry Karen, but this is what my place is usually like.'
'It's fine sir, I'll go get the next batch sorted.' Karen stood and went over to her desk.
'Sir, Harry?' Charlie asked with raised eyebrows.
'Don't start Charlie, I don't like it either. You know you father has to call me Mr. Potter or sir? My own father-in-law.'
'I bet your just loving that aren't you? Anyway, I'll let you get to work,' Charlie looked down at he's children. 'Say goodbye to Uncle Harry.' Charlie handed them to Harry and they put their hands to he's chest for a minute then he's face.
'Thanks, I will,' Harry kissed them and handed them back to their father and saw the questioning look, 'They want me to tell Ginny to get better.'
Charlie nodded, 'I'll go see mum. Talk to you later Harry and don't drink too much, alright?'
'I'll try Charlie,' Harry gave him a small smile and watched him leave. 'Alright Karen, let's get back into it. Tomorrow before you come over, check any appointments with heads that can be put off, if there important, I'll do them after the trial on Monday.'
'Yes sir,' Karen wrote in her notebook, than handed Harry a new folder. 'I'm not sure what you want to do with this one sir.'
Harry studied the parchment for a while. 'This can be put off for a while.' Harry handed Karen back to folder and she wrote on it, then put it aside.
Harry and Karen worked for a few hours before Harry called it a day. 'That's it for today Karen, I'll see you tomorrow. Oh and you have to go outside the wards to apparate, did Kingsley show you were they were?'
'No sir, he didn't.'
'I'll show you, let's go.' Harry led the way outside and past the wards. 'Alright, see you tomorrow.'
'Yes sir, see you tomorrow.' Karen turned on the spot and apparated away as Harry walked back into the house and straight upstairs.
'Hi sweetheart, sorry I took so long.' Harry sat on the bed and put his arms around he's wife and kissed her tenderly.
'That's alright Harry, I knew you were downstairs so it wasn't that bad.' Ginny cuddled up next to Harry.
'Thanks Molly, it won't be as bad from now on, Karen sorted all the trials, now it's just basic stuff.'
'She seems nice Harry,' Ginny said looking at her husband.
'I suppose, she works hard, does more than I do, and I think Patrick took a liking to her.'
'You think?'
'By the looks he was giving her, yep. Have you eaten today?'
'No, she hasn't.' Molly said looking at her daughter.
'I just haven't felt like it.' Ginny said and saw the worried look on Harry's face. 'I'm fine, just not really hungry.'
'Well, I suppose it'll be fine until dinner.' Harry moved down the bed and pulled Ginny into closer to him.
'I might head off, do you need me to come back tomorrow?'
'No, it's fine mum, you need to get to the orphanage.'
'Alright, I'll see you in a few days, try to eat though.' Molly kissed her daughter than Harry then walked out the door.
'Did Charlie come up and see you?'
'Yeah, he stayed for a while,' Ginny kissed Harry's chest before looking up at him. 'You might have been downstairs, but I still missed you.'
'I did too,' Harry leaned over and kissed her tenderly.
'I miss kissing you properly,' Ginny's eyes filled with tears.
'Sweetheart, don't. You will soon, you just need to heal first.' Harry ran he's hand down her hair before he looked back at her. 'You know I felt it, when you were downstairs.'
'Felt what?' Ginny lowered her head so Harry couldn't see her face.
'You know what, you were jealous of Karen. You never have to be of anyone, ever. Gin, look at me,' Ginny looked up. 'You know I love you, always will.'
'I know Harry, I know you love me, I just can't help it sometimes.' Ginny put her head back on Harry's chest. 'I know it was silly, it's just now.'
Harry felt what she was feeling, worried because they couldn't make love for a while. 'Gin, don't,' he moved he's hand, put his finger under her chin and lifted her head so she was looking at him. 'Just because we can't make love, doesn't mean I'm going anywhere else. I wouldn't do that, please don't think I would.'
'I'm sorry Harry,' Ginny started crying again, 'It's just everything, the way I look, I'm not going to want to go out and have people stare at me, and now we can't have kids, oh Harry, what are we going to do.' Ginny completely broke down on Harry's chest.
'We'll get through this together sweetheart.' Harry thought it might be time to talk to her and waited until she calmed down. 'Are you alright now sweetheart?'
'Yeah, I'm alright,' Ginny sniffed and looked back up, 'Help me sit up,' Harry nodded and gently sat her up. 'Thanks.'
'Gin, you know it doesn't matter that you have these, I'll always love you no matter what,' Harry touched her cut on her cheek, 'But I can feel how much it's hurting you. I want to ask you something, but please just remember, it's not for me, it's for you.'
'Alright Harry.'
'Do you want me to try and heal them, I don't know if I can. When I healed before, it was inside, Katie still has her scars, so I'm not sure if I can, but I wanted to ask?' Harry waited to see what she would say. He saw her thinking about it before she looked back at him.
'Alright, could you try Harry, if it doesn't work, well, it doesn't. But I'd like you to try.'
'Okay, but I'll have to wait till Baily gets here, and for mum to get home. You know I'll probably end up unconscious if it works and I don't want you left alone. I just want you to be happy sweetheart, but just remember, it might not work.'
'I know sweetheart,' Ginny kissed him tenderly, 'But if it does, then I'm going to snog you for the longest time.' Ginny smiled at him.
'And I'll let you, now, do you need anything, the bathroom at all.'
'Some tea would be nice.'
'Kreacher,' Harry smiled at he's wife.
'Yes Master Harry, what can Kreacher do for you?'
'Could you bring up some tea please?'
'Of course Master Harry,' the elf bowed and snapped he's finger and a few minutes later he was back.
'Thanks Kreacher,' Kreacher bowed again and left. 'Here,' Harry handed Ginny a cup and poured himself one. 'Are you comfortable sweetheart?'
'I'm fine Harry, it still hurts but as long as I don't move too much.'
Harry and Ginny sat cuddled up together, just enjoying being together and waited until Baily and Lily turned up so Harry could see if he could heal the cuts on Ginny but also he just might be able to heal her so she can get pregnant.
