A New Love, A New Prophecy and Completion

by phoenixgirl26

After the battle of Hogwarts, Harry Potter decides to leave, he feels he just needs to get right away from everyone and everything. While he is away, he finds a whole new life, one that makes him happier than he's ever been before. Warning: strong language, slash, if you don't like them, don't read. I own nothing but the idea for this story, I make no money, I write for myself.

10. Chapter 10

Chapter ten

The following morning Harry and Charlie were sitting at the table eating breakfast when an owl flew in with a copy of the Daily Prophet. Harry took the paper, unrolled it and they both sat reading the story about Harry being gay and about his wedding to Charlie.

'He did a good job love.' Charlie smiled when he finished reading.

'Yeah, he did. So, how do you think this news will be taken? Good or bad?' Harry asked.

'Good for some, bad for others. We've seen that ourselves.'

'Yeah, I suppose.' Harry turned the page and kept reading, when three more owls flew in the window, 'Now what?'

Between Harry and Charlie, they took the letters from the owls and watched as they flew off. Then more owls started flying in the windows. When the last owl flew off, there were stacks of parchments sitting on the table.

'Who do you think these are all from?' Harry said looking astonished.

'Friends, fans of Harry Potter's maybe.' Charlie smiled, then laughed at the look on Harry's face. 'You are famous love and do have some fans out there.'

'I don't want to think about that. Let's just start by opening them and finding out.'

Both Charlie and Harry started reading. Some were from friends congratulating them on their wedding. Most of Harry's friends were shocked at first but were happy for him. There was letters from people they didn't know saying how happy they were for Harry that he had found someone to share his life with. Then there was a couple that said they thought it was wrong, no matter who Harry Potter was.

'Can't please everyone, I suppose.' Harry said placing the letters aside.

'But look Harry, most are supportive. Out of fifty seven letters, only three weren't. That's not bad, and that surprised me. I thought there would have been more. Maybe people here in this country are starting to accept gay people.'

'You could be right babe. So, do you think the people we invite will come then?'

'I think after seeing all this, most will. Some of your friends that wrote are on the guest list.'

'How do you think your parents, Percy and Ginny are handling this now that it's public knowledge?'

'I suppose we'll find out soon enough. I don't want to worry about them anymore. So, we need to finish the guest list and get those invitations sent out now everyone knows we're getting married. What else do we need to do?'

'We still need to shop for rings, and get fitted for our robes. I wanted to ask you about those. Do you want different robes, or matching?'

'I like the idea of matching robes. We match, so why not our robes.'

'That will make it easier when we go get fitted. Why don't we do that tomorrow?'

'Yep, might as well. What about the band for the music?'

'Yeah, I don't really know about that. Do you know any bands or where we might go to hear some?'

'There's a part in the back of the Prophet that tells what bands are playing where. You know though, being Harry Potter, you could get someone famous, like the weird sisters maybe.'

'I don't want to use my name to get things Charlie. I've never wanted that.' Harry said stiffly.

'I was only winding you up love. I know you don't.' Charlie said and pulled Harry to him, kissing him fiercely.

'That's so nice.' Hermione's voice said from behind them as she walked in with Ron. 'Sorry to just drop in, but we wanted to tell you something.'

'Hey Hermione, Ron,' Harry said smiling at them. 'Is it good news or bad?'

'Good actually,' Ron said smiling as well as he sat down next to Charlie while Hermione sat next to Harry.

'You look happy Ron, what's up?' Charlie asked.

'Well, why I wasn't sure about the gay thing. It was because I was raised to think it was wrong. But now I'm finding out it's not wrong and a lot of people think it's normal. I even told Mum and Dad that they shouldn't be so judgemental about it.'

'So are you saying you're fine with knowing we're both gay and are together?' Harry asked looking hopeful.

'Yeah, I am. And I'm sorry for the way I acted when you told me Harry.'

Harry got up and pulled Ron into a hug, 'Thanks Ron.' Harry let him go and sat back down, 'and you don't have to be sorry. It would have been a shock for you.' Harry smiled, then turned to Hermione. 'So, what's this news?'

'The Burrow was bombarded with owls this morning and by the looks of all these letters, you were too.'

'Yeah we were. So were Mum and Dad getting a lot of support letters?' Charlie asked.

'No, every letter was a congratulations to them about their son marrying Harry Potter.' Hermione grinned, then laughed at the look on Charlie's face. 'You're parents were shocked that all of the letters supported both of you.'

'Most of ours did. There were three that didn't.' Harry said smiling.

'Three, out of all this, that's not bad Harry. You'll always get some that wouldn't support you, no matter who you were marrying.' Ron said. 'Remember when you did that article in the Quibbler. Most believed and supported you, where some thought you were off your rocker and a nutcase.'

'Thanks Ron.' Harry said sarcastically. 'But I get your point. You can't please everyone.'

'No you can't love.' Charlie said and pulled Harry to him and kissed him passionately. When they pulled apart, they both noticed Ron didn't look away. 'First time Ron, you never turned away when we did that.'

'Like I said, I'm fine with it now. It was all Mum and Dad and they way we were raised. So I don't mind seeing you snog.'

'Thanks Ron.' Charlie said gripping Ron's shoulder. 'What about Ginny, is she fine or still being stubborn?'

'Stubborn, but like I said, that's more to do with her feelings for Harry.'

'See, she always thought you would end up together and would get married Harry,' Hermione said 'She's been dreaming of that for years. So she won't accept this until she gets over you.'

'How do you know that Hermione?'

'I never wanted to say anything but she told me a couple of years ago how she felt about you. That's when I told her to try going out with other boys because she was always so nervous around you. I didn't want you to feel pressured or awkward when you went to the Burrow.'

'Yeah, I would have felt awkward if I'd known that. I hope she can get over me soon and maybe find someone else.'

'She will love, give her time. Remember, she thought you would get back together after you finished off Voldemort. And that's only been a few months.'

'I hope you're right. So I take it you will be at the wedding now Ron?' Harry smiled at his mate.

'Definitely, but do you think Professor McGonagall will allow us to sit with the guest and not the students, especially since it's my brothers wedding and my best mates. Hey, I just realised something. You'll be my brother-in-law Harry.' Ron said then laughed.

'Yeah, I will. We've been like brothers for years, now we will be officially.'

'So you're marriage will be official, I wasn't sure if gay marriages were legal or not.'

'There legal, happened a few years ago. A lot of other countries has had it legal for a long time.' Charlie explained.

'That's good then. And did you really sack Rita Skeeter Harry?' Hermione grinned at him.

'Yep, me and Charlie went in and told her that happy news.' all four broke into laughter.

'So have you got much more to do with your plans?' Ron asked.

'We have to get fitted for robes, buy rings and find a band to play at the wedding.' Harry said.

'And we have to hire a photographer and order the marquee as well. Then organise bar staff as well.' Charlie said.

'So a few things left to do, if you want help with anything, just let us know.' Ron said.

'Thanks Ron. There is one thing, even though we're not having a best man each. We are spending the night before the wedding apart. I'm staying here and Charlie's going to Bills. I was hoping maybe you and Hermione could stay here with me. I'm going to be a nervous wreck.' Harry said.

Hermione and Ron smiled at each other. 'Of course we will Harry.'

'Thanks.' Harry smiled at his friends.

'Do you think you'll need a calming draught on the day? I know Bill needed one, I will probably need one.'

'Good point, I have no idea. I had to do things that made me nervous, but I relaxed and calmed down right before I had to do whatever it was. Maybe we could get one ready just in case. Oh I wanted to ask you about that babe. There's a good size room off the laundrey. How about we turn that into a potions room? You never know if we might need to make some.'

'That's a good idea Harry. Are you good at making potions?'

'If I had that book I would be.' Harry said and looked at Hermione and Ron, then back to Charlie and saw the puzzled look on his face. 'Sorry love. I had this old potions book that belonged to Snape. He used to change some of the notes, putting his own in and they were a lot better. But after I almost killed Draco Malfoy with a spell that Snape invented, I hid it in the Room of Requirement. Hey Hermione, since Crabbe set that fiend fire in there do you think anything survived that room with all the stuff in it? Because it destroyed the horcrux.'

'I think it would have all be destroyed Harry, that book included.' Hermione smiled hugely.

'She never did like you having that book Harry. It made you better in potions than her.' Ron said and Hermione elbowed him. 'Ow.'

Charlie and Harry laughed. 'See, this is what I said last night. It's going to take forever for me to hear everything about you my love.' Charlie grinned.

'I know, but you will eventually. Anyway with potions, I wasn't any good but that was mainly Snape. When I concentrate I have no problem with making them. Hermione was always the better potion maker. She made us Polyjuice Potion in our second year.'

'I suppose I'll hear about that later as well. But we really need to go and do some more things, even though I'm enjoying myself sitting here with you, we need to go.'

'We'll let you get back to your plans, just let us know if you want help. But we start back at Hogwarts next week. It was delayed so they could finish the repairs.' Hermione said.

'Yeah, I was wondering why you were still around and it's now the second week in September.' Harry said, 'now I know. But I think we'll be fine. Hey, why don't you both come over for dinner tonight? Since you will be heading back to Hogwarts, won't see you until the wedding. Is that alright with you babe?' Harry asked Charlie.

'Course it is. So what do you say, what to spend a night with the gay couple?' Charlie said and they all laughed.

'I'd like that, wouldn't you Ron?'

'Yeah, I would. So it looks like we'll see you tonight,' the four of them got up, Hermione and Ron hugged both Harry and Charlie, then stepped into the fire and vanished.

'Let's get changed and get going love. We might look for some rings while we're out.'

'Yeah, we need those because in five weeks we'll be married. Wow, five weeks and we'll be married.' Harry said looking at Charlie, then pulled him into a fiercely kiss.

'Yes, that's why we need to get going. We've still got a lot to do.'

Harry and Charlie got changed and walked out past the wards and apparated to a deserted lane near the Leaky Cauldron. They put their arms around each other and walked into the old pub. Everyone stared and the whole place fell silent, but they were getting smiles from everyone, so they smiled back and made their way to the back and Charlie tapped the bricks and they walked through the archway.

They walked down the lane until they found a jewelry store and went in. They were looking around at some rings when the owner walked over to them.

'I just wanted to say congratulations Mr. Potter, is this the man you're marrying?' He put his hand out to shake Harry's hand.

'Yes, this is Charlie Weasley.' Harry smiled and the owner shook his hand as well, 'and thank you.'

'So you're looking for men's wedding rings?'

'Yes, we are.' Charlie smiled at the owner. He walked away into the back and brought out a large tray of male wedding rings.

'This is a new shipment I just got in. Haven't had a chance to put them out yet,' he put the tray down on the counter.

Harry and Charlie were looking at the rings and they both pointed at the same ring and luckily there were a few of them on the tray. Harry and Charlie laughed again, then looked at the owner.

'Looks like this is the one we both want.' Harry said and the owner pulled out two rings and handed Harry and Charlie one each. They looked at them and they both smiled, placed them on their fingers, then smiled again. 'They look good, now lets get them off before we have bad luck.' Harry said and they both took the rings off. 'So these are the ones babe?'

'Definitely love.' Charlie smiled, 'we'll take these.' Charlie said to the owner and he smiled, took the rings and placed them each in a small ring case.

Harry pulled out a heap of gold and paid for the rings, then they Harry and Charlie both put the other ones in their pocket.

'Thanks for you're help.' Harry said and shook the owner's hand again, then Charlie did and they left the store.

'That's taken care of and didn't take us a lot of time either. What now love?' Charlie asked.

'Why don't we go see about the robes? We might need a couple of fittings before their ready.'

'Good idea, and we do have time right now.' Charlie and Harry put their arms around each other and made their way to Madame Malkins robes shop. They walked in and Madame Malkin came straight over to them.

'Congratulations Mr. Potter, Mr. Weasley. I take it you're here for you're wedding robes?'

'Thanks and yes we are.' Harry said smiling at her, then Charlie.

'We want matching robes Madame Malkin.' Charlie smiled.

'Of course, come into the back and we can get you both fitted.'

Charlie and Harry followed her to the back of the shop and found they style and colour they both wanted. Madame Malkin started fitting them to make sure the size was right.

'Now, I can have them ready for you next week if you like,' she said to Harry and Charlie.

'That's great, thanks Madame Malkin.' Charlie gave her some gold and they left the shop. 'That's two more things done. Do you want to have some lunch before we kept going?'

'Good idea, I'm starved.' Harry said and they put their arms back around each other and went back into the Leaky Cauldron and found a booth. They sat and a waitress came over and took their order. 'So what next love?' Harry asked.

'While we're here, we could ask Tom about bar staff,' Charlie suggested.

'Good idea. Let's eat then we can talk to him. But after do you want to do anything else, or leave the other stuff until tomorrow?'

'Tomorrow, we've done a bit today. We can go home and relax for a while. We really haven't had a chance to check out the property yet. I wouldn't mind walking around it, have a look.'

'That sounds nice. So tomorrow, we can see a photographer, get that organized, then the marquee. That's it after that isn't it.'

'Yeah it is. Oh but we should pick up the invitations, we need to get them sent.'

'Yes, we do. Okay we'll do that after we eat, then go home.' Harry smiled.

The waitress brought over their food and drinks and they both sat talking why they ate, not realising that everyone in the pub was watching them. They were just too engrossed with each other. When they finished, they went up to the bar and paid, then talked to Tom about bar staff for the wedding. He said he'd organise it all for them, so Harry paid Tom the price of hiring the staff, then they left. They went into another store and ordered their invitations and were going to pick them up tomorrow, then send them off.

'We really should get an owl. We're having Kreacher do all our mail for us at the moment.' Charlie suggested.

'Yeah, I suppose we should.' Harry said sadly as he looked towards owls that hung outside the store.

'You thinking about Hedwig Harry?' Charlie asked pulling him into his arms.

'Yeah, I am. She was the only company I had when I was at the Durselys. I used to talk to her a lot. But we do need another owl. Do you want to have a look now, while we're here?'

'Okay, come on.' Charlie kept his arm around Harry and they walked into Eyelops Owl Emporium and started looking at the owls. 'She's nice Harry, what do you think about her?' Charlie asked looking at a large tawny owl.

Harry put his finger in the cage and the owl gave it a little nip and he couldn't help smiling at her.

'Yeah, she's nice. Alright, we'll get her, then you can pick her name.'

'We can pick her name. We seem to pick things the same anyway.'

'Alright, we'll pick her name.' Harry smiled and Charlie walked over and spoke to the owner, paid him for the owl, cage and some food and they walked out of the store with their new owl. 'Now, let's go home.' Harry said wearily.

'Yes, let's,' Charlie said and they held hands again as they made their way back through the Leaky Cauldron, then out the door to the lane and apparated back home. 'We'll let her out so she can spread her wings a bit,' Charlie said and opened the door of the cage and the owl hopped out and spread her wings, but flew just to the back of a chair and sat there looking around. Harry and Charlie cuddled up on the couch after getting themselves a drink and just relaxed for a while. Talking about what was left to do.

'Harry, have you decided what you want to do after the wedding. I know when you came to Romania, you said you didn't want to be an Auror again.'

'No, I haven't. I really haven't had time to think about it. But nothings come to mind yet.'

'Well, I suppose you can take your time. It's not like you need the money.'

'I know, but I want to do something I just don't know what. Because for years all I thought about was Voldemort, and becoming an Auror.'

'You still could Harry.'

'I know, but like I said, I had enough of fighting dark wizards. I'll work it out.'

'Why don't we go for a walk around the property for a while before Ron and Hermione get here?'

'Good idea.' Harry said and they both got up and walked out the back. They started to walk around the wooded area and came upon a large lake. 'I had no idea this was here.' Harry said looking amazed.

'No, neither did I. It'll be good right now with the weather so warm. We could go skinny dipping.' Charlie grinned.

'Now, that's a good idea babe.' Harry said smiling. 'I wonder if it borders other properties or just ours.'

'Why don't you have a look on the parchment about it? All we really did before was find out where this place was, not anything else.'

'Yeah, I'll get it out when we got back inside.' Harry stood there looking out over the water when a thought came to him. 'You know, we could make a nice pathway from the house down here and set up some chairs, maybe a table and eat out here on warm nights.'

'That would be nice, really nice.' Charlie stood behind Harry and wrapped his arms around him. 'We're going to have a good life Harry.'

'Yes, we are Charlie. I'm so happy right now and that's down to you.' Harry leaned his head back on Charlie's chest and they both stood there staring out at the water for a long time. 'Charlie, I have to make time to go speak with Andromeda Tonks. First to see how she is knowing I'm gay, because I am Teddy's godfather and I want to get to know him. He's four months old now.'

'Why don't you send her an owl and ask if we can go over there in a couple of days, see what she has to say.'

'Yeah, I might. I don't want him to grow up not knowing who he's godfather is. I never knew about Sirius and when I did find out, we only got a small amount of time together.'

'Do you miss him Harry?'

'Yeah, I do. And because he went through the veil, there was no body to bury. I don't have anywhere to go and talk to him, like I do with my parents.'

'You don't need a place to talk to him Harry. All you need is what's in you're heart, and you could do that anywhere. Even down here if you wanted to.'

'I never thought of doing that. Maybe I will, but not now. Hermione and Ron will be here soon and if I start talking to Sirius, I'll get upset. I know I will.'

'You probably will love. Do it whenever you want to Harry. You'll know when the time is right.' Charlie leaned down and kissed Harry's neck.

'Hmm, that's nice love. I'm so relaxed right now and I've never felt like this before.' Harry said feeling himself getting choked up. Charlie must have heard it in his voice so he tightened his arms around him.

'No, you haven't love. You had one hell of a hard life, especially as a kid. But you don't have to worry about any of that anymore. You killed Voldemort, most of the Death Eaters were either caught or killed, so now you can just relax. That's why it's good that you're taking you're time in deciding what you want to do. You need time Harry, time to heal your heart and you're body. You're chest is better, but it's still not fully healed yet, just like you're heart.'

'I love you Charlie, I really do.' Harry said turning himself around and kissing Charlie tenderly.

'I know you do Harry, I love you too.' Charlie leaned down and kissed Harry passionately until they heard a small cough from behind them so they pulled apart.

'Mr. Ron and Miss Hermione, Master Harry, Master Charlie.' Kreacher said as he bowed.

'Thanks Kreacher. Hi Ron, Hermione.' Harry said as they walked over to them.

'Will you look at that, does that belong to you two?' Ron said looking at the lake.

'Not sure, I'm going to check out the information about it. We only just found it.' Harry grinned.

'Yeah, we were just walking around the property and saw it.' Charlie smiled. 'I said to Harry it will be good in swim, especially skinny dipping.'

'Charlie, I don't want to know about that. I might be fine with you being gay but I still don't want to hear what you get up to.' Ron said scowling at his brother.

'I think you know what we get up to Ron, but I get you're point.' Harry said laughing. 'But won't it be nice, sitting down here on a warm night eating dinner?'

'Yes, it will Harry. It's absolutely beautiful.'

The four of them stood there staring out over the water, both with their arms around their partners, enjoying the peace and quiet of the evening. Ron and Hermione knowing they will be back at Hogwarts next week. Harry and Charlie knowing they still had to finish all the plans for the wedding. So while they had the chance, they just stood there holding the one's they loved.