A/N: I have enjoyed writing this chapter immensely; it's full of humor and action. Let me know if you like this chapter or not.

Ron's declaration must have gotten all the Weasley's out of their stunned silence. All of them including Hermione started to talk at the same time. Harry stood there, apparently too surprised at Weasley clan's reaction. Furthermore, he wasn't able to decipher words that were thundered upon him. He was this close on using the silencing charm on everyone when Molly Weasley's voice surpassed all the voices of the Weasley's together.

"What the hell is going on here? Ginny is asleep, at least try to keep it low-"

Molly came hurrying towards the kitchen and stopped dead on her tracks. Clearly startled at the sight of Harry, she said, "Oh! We have a guest among us. I am so sorry. My sons are a bit..Fred, George, Ron! What is wrong with you? We have a guest-"

Before she could continue, Harry tried to assure her, "Er..It's okay Mrs. Weasley."

"But mum, you don't know who it is-"

"Enough Ron! Have you forgotten your manners?

"Molly, this is Harry Potter." It was Arthur's calmed voice which declared Harry's identification.

"Wait! What?" Molly's eyes bulged in surprise. Of course her eyes settled on Harry's forehead and he knew instantly what she was looking for.

"The scar faded after the battle." Harry answered.

Harry could feel everyone's eye on his forehead. Feeling a tad bit uncomfortable under everyone's stare, it was Hermione who came to rescue. She said,

"I think we should have a seat."

None of the Weasley members seemed much convinced. Harry understood that he would also be suspicious if someone came out to his kitchen and declared himself as Sturgis Pudomore who had been gone missing after the war. Vowed to make the Weasley's believe in him he took a seat at the kitchen table. Fred and George were looking irritated at their parent's behavior.

"If I were you Dad, I would have used Veritaserum on him." One of the twins stated.

"Bill ought to strengthen the protection surrounding Burrow. Just because the war had ended, doesn't mean we are still safe. Who knows how many Harry Potter's are going to pop up in our kitchen!" It was the other twin who added crossly.

"Please, let me assure you, I am really Harry Potter. If I have to drink Veritaserum to prove it to you, then I wouldn't mind."

"If I were an impostor, I would have said the same thing." Ron commented.

"It's not like we have storage of Veritaserum-"

"Hermione could make one easily Fred." Ron said in a proud tone.

"Boys, we are getting off-track here. Let the bloke talk. It doesn't matter if he is Harry Potter or not, what matters most is why he is here." Arthur said calmly. Molly and Hermione nodded.

Fred said curtly, "So, please enlighten us with your story Mr. Potter or whoever you are."

Harry cleared his throat. Wondering how to start, he said, "Erm…I know it's difficult for you to believe me as I came uninvited. I can understand your predicament. You wanted to know where I was for the last five years." Harry stopped for a second to look at everyone and continued, "After the war, I stayed put. With all the attention from press and Wizarding world, I buried myself in Auror training to have a quiet life."

"You are an AUROR! Wow..That's interesting. We have always wondered what you were doing-We all thought, you'd become Defense against the Dark Arts teacher."

"RON!" Hermione was looking at Ron with deep irritation.

"What? Can't I ask about his choice of career?"

"Yes. But there's a time and place for these questions.."

Harry smiled a little and said, "It's okay. Teaching never really attracted me much."

"If you are an Auror, then how come nobody has seen you coming in and out of ministry all these years?"

Harry looked straight at Arthur and said, "Kingsley helped me. My apartment and my office are connected by floo network. As for my job, only my department knows I work here. Normally, I take on overseas operations." He looked at Ron and emphasized,

"It's just easier."

Arthur was silent for a long moment before he said, "I am not sure what to say. Kingsley is a dear friend of mine. I will talk to him about it. But what concerns me here is that, why are you here Mr. Potter?"

The moment has come which Harry had been dreading since their conversation started. He was about to reply when the sound of someone appearing at the fireplace stopped him.

"Mum, Dad?"

Harry was familiar with this voice.

"At the kitchen, Charlie." Molly called.

Harry mentally groaned. This day is turning out to be from bad to worse. Charlie appeared in the kitchen looking rather disheveled.

"Where's Ginny?" Charlie's voice clearly showed concern for his sister.

"She's taking some rest." Molly replied.

Charlie sighed and said, "I got Bill's owl. He got stuck at work but he will be here at the dinner."

Charlie seemed oblivious of Harry's presence. He took the seat opposite of Harry and continued,

"How did she take it this time?"

"Same as last time." Ron answered his brother.

Charlie sighed again and forwarded his hand to pick an apple from the fruit basket. But his hand stopped as his eyes fell on Harry. His eyes widened with surprise and shouted abruptly,

"YOU!"

Charlie stood from his chair suddenly and leapt towards Harry. Before Harry could even do anything, he was thrown at the kitchen counter and Charlie was throwing punches all over him. All the Weasley's started to shout at the top of their lungs at seeing Charlie's mad rage. Fred, George, Ron came forward to push Charlie away. But Charlie's wrath and stockier build were equal to three of them together. Not until someone shouted 'Petrificus Totalas', he felt Charlie's whole body on him has become rigid. Ron with a heave removed the immobile body Charlie aside. Harry stood up, panting heavily; muttered a feeble "thanks" to Ron and removed the blood out of his lips with the sleeve of his robe.

"WHAT THE HELL THAT WAS ABOUT?" Ron asked Charlie, who was still unmoving but his eyes were burning with fury.

Molly came forward and said, "I am so sorry. Charlie's a bit hot tempered."

Still panting, he said, "It' o-kay, Mrs. Weasley."

"You are bleeding, let me help-"

"It's just a small cut. Don't worry please."

Harry turned to look at the kitchen and at the sight of it; he could only state that a tornado has just been hit here. Not to mention, all the Weasley's were standing wearily except for Charlie who was still on the floor. He looked at Molly apologetically and said, "I am sorry about your kitchen."

Molly shook her head and said, "It's nothing. I have had worse."

Ron, on the other hand, had crouched down next to Charlie and said sternly, "I am going let you off. But you owe us an explanation."

"Best would be to let him stay the way he is. It's about time he learns some lesson." Molly said angrily.

Harry would have loved it too if Charlie remained silent until he is finished with his story. But Arthur interjected and said, "No, Molly. I think he wants to say something. " Arthur waved his wand with simple flick and Charlie was free.

Tumbling slightly, Charlie stood up, and his first words were,

"Do you Have Any Idea who this bloke is?" Charlie looked furiously at all of them.

"Yes, this is Harry Potter, or at least he says so." Fred replied with a snort.

"This bloke is the one…Wait, What? Harry Potter? Which Harry Potter? The bloke who defeated HE-WHO-MUST-NOT-BE –NAMED?"

Molly sighed and said, "Seriously Charlie, you can be so thick sometimes. Yes, this is THE Harry Potter. He was just about to tell us why he came here when you interrupted."

"He can't be THE Harry Potter cause this is the bloke who.."

Ron replied impatiently, "Of course, how would you know what Harry looks like? You were off to Romania during our Hogwarts years. We saw him everyday. He looks a lot different than he used to look back in that time though." The twins and Hermione nodded.

Charlie shook his head and said, "Would you lot let me finish? I am trying to say something here."

Charlie turned to look at his dad and said, "Dad, this is the Bloke I told you about who has been stalking GINNY for the last two weeks or so."

For the second time in one hour, the kitchen of the Weasley house experienced another pin drop silence. Harry knew, this time it was him who needs to break the silence before anyone else.

"I can explain. Please if you could-"

Arthur, now pointing his wand now at Harry said in a threatening voice, "You have one minute to say whatever you want to say."

"Please. If you could calm down and listen.."

"Fifty-Nine seconds." Fred and George have started counting.

"You are lucky that I am not throwing you to the Aurors right now."

"Fifty-Seven. Tick tock..Tick tock, if I were you I would start talking now." Fred added.

"Fifty-Five Freddie...Freddie, do you know what? I bet ten Galleons that this isn't even THE-BOY-WHO-Lived. Just think, if I want to impress a girl, I would have said I am Harry Potter as well. Great pick-up line." George winked.

"Forty-eight seconds. I reckon you are right Georgie. Bet is on."

"Enough!"

Both Fred and George stopped dead at their banter as Harry couldn't hold his temper anymore.

"Today I have been nothing but trying to be cooperative with you. But you lot haven't given me any chance to explain. You want to know if Charlie is saying the truth, right?" He looked straight at Arthur and said,

"No. I haven't been stalking Ginny. She couldn't remember me when I tried to talk to her in our second encounter. Out of curiosity, I came to café for few days when Susie told me all about her."

"I bet she is now all interesting as she forgets every day's events? Perfect girl for a bloke who wants to have a one night's stand." Fred sneered.

Harry ignored the jibe; he was looking at Arthur, who looked very confused.

"Mr. Weasley, I-I care for your daughter. I can understand that you are protective of your daughter. But I want to help her..If you let me, I can try-"

"Don't you dare to imply that I haven't done my best for my daughter." Arthur was now looking grave.

"I am not saying that. But it might be possible for me to help her. I have sources-"

"Do you think I have left any stones unturned for the last five years? Do you think I enjoy the sight of my daughter who celebrates my Birthday everyday? You can't come here in my house Mr. Potter and say that you care for my daughter in just few weeks of acquaintance than me."

Breathing heavily, Arthur stopped talking. Molly came forward and placed a hand on his shoulder.

Harry didn't know what to say. All the words have been exhausted from him. But he tried again

"Mr. Weasley, I would never ever compare myself to you. You are Ginny's father, what you have done for her, sets an example to all the fathers in the world. But that doesn't mean I care less for her than any of you.

He stopped for a second before continuing, "Have you ever thought how betrayed Ginny would feel, if she wakes up one day and realize looking at the mirror that all of her hair has become grey? How would you explain to her that how come suddenly she isn't seventeen but a fifty year old woman?"

"We don't enjoy this façade Potter. But if you have better solution then please do share." Charlie snapped.

"Tell her the truth."

"Tell her the truth? Are you out of your wits? Haven't you seen.. how violently she reacts? This could permanently damage her."

"But if we do this slowly there might be some positive changes-"

"ENOUGH!"

Arthur's trembling voice startled both Harry and Charlie.

"Mr. Potter, I am not going to risk my daughter's life based on a chance. All the Healers have tried everything!"

"But if we could do this in an unconventional way-"

"I am not going to make my daughter a guinea pig and I want you out of my house- Now! And If I ever see you near my daughter again, I-I swear.."

Arthur's body was shaking so violently that Molly had to push him to seat on his chair. Molly looked at him pleadingly and said,

"Please, you shouldn't be here. Just go.."

Harry slowly turned his back from all of them. Never in his life, Harry felt so defeated, so dejected.

Somehow even before getting her, he has lost Ginny Weasley today.