"3,2,1...Happy New Year"

Ginny heard the announcement on the wireless just as she came out of the floo. She was also surprised to see a shirtless Harry standing looking out the window, with a sleepy Lily in his arms.

"What are you doing here?" he asked.

"Issat Ginny?" yawned Lily.

Ginny shrugged off her wrap and dropped her purse on the table. The she moved to them. "Why is Lily here?" She kissed the little girl on the cheek. Lily's arms went around her neck, and Harry handed her over to Ginny.

"She had a nightmare at the Lupin's, so I went to get her. Been trying to get her to go to sleep the last hour," said Harry, watching Ginny rock his daughter, whispering soothing sounds in her ear.

"Want...a mummy...will you...ask Daddy, Ginny," yawned Lily, comforted by Ginny's fragrance. "Smell so nice...it's why I love Nana Molly...she smells like you."

"Sweet girl," sighed Ginny, laying her cheek against Lily's. "Let's get you to bed."

Harry went ahead and turned down Lily's bed and watched as Ginny lay her in it. Lily was already in her pyjamas, so Ginny pulled the covers back up over her.

"'m glad that you're home. Home is better when you're here," sighed Lily, before completely flaking it. She even began to snore lightly.

Ginny stood up and Harry took her hand. "Come on." He led her back to the lounge.

He poured himself a generous shot of Firewhiskey. "I thought you were staying at Lee's tonight." He took a huge gulp.

"I realised it wasn't where I wanted to be," said Ginny. She stepped closer to him and took the glass away from him. "Please Harry, you don't need that."

"How do you know what I need?" asked Harry harshly.

She ignored his pissy attitude. "Because I think it's the same thing I need."

Harry scoffed. "Yeah, well, I don't think so."

Ginny took a deep breath. "Oh? So you don't want to kiss me? To touch me? To lose yourself in me, like I want to lose myself in you. To wake up in your arms and-"

Harry palmed her head between his hands and kissed her over and over. "Gods, yes, that is what I want. Forever," he said, in between kisses.

Ginny greedily ran her hands over his naked chest, which made him groan. "Not fair, you're overdressed," he said.

Ginny kicked off her shoes, and tried to wiggle out of her dress. Harry groaned again. "Keep moving like that, and this will be a one man show."

"Harry, unzip me," she begged, needing to feel his body against hers, skin to skin.

"I've got a better idea," said Harry, using his wand to banish all her clothes.

"Hey, now I'm ahead of you," she complained, eyeing his pyjama pants.

"Take 'em off, I dare you," he grinned.

His eyes darkened as she got to her knees. Slowly, she put her hands up and tugged down his pyjama pants. His erection bobbed free. Ginny made an appreciative moan, and ran her hands down the back of his legs, taking his pants with her. He stepped out of them.

Ginny ran her hands back up his legs, then up over his thighs. She ran her hands over the powerful muscles, then took him in her hand, her thumb rimming the head. Before she could take him in her mouth, he bent and picked her up and Apparated them to his bedroom.

He took her in his arms and kissed her again. Desperately needing her to know how much he wanted her. His lips travelled down her body as he fought his own need and concentrated only on her pleasure.

Ginny's skin was burning with need, burning for more of his touch. She was amazed at his passion, and matched his urgency with her own. She ached for him; for him to make them one.

"Harry, please," she groaned, unable to take more of this exquisite torture. She bucked under his tongue, needing more. So much more.

He came back to her side, moving between her legs. She smiled at him, that blazing look that he loved. "Harry," she whispered.

He entered her slowly, closing his eyes at the ecstasy. Ginny shifted his hips, and he slid further into her. Her body encased him, and she held him between her thighs. He looked deep into her eyes and she his. A tear fell, and he licked it away. "Harry," she whispered again. "I love you."

"I love you too," he whispered back, 'my Ginny." He moved away, then plundered back, making her groan. Soon, molded to each other, closer than Harry thought was humanly possible, they rocked together, finding the rythym that was exclusively theirs.

Ginny rocked against his body, needing the friction; harder and hotter. The sheets felt like they were on fire. He grabbed her hips, pounding into her and throwing his head back they neared the pinnacle of their lovemaking.

After what seemed like blissful eternity, she moaned and cried out. Her orgasm rolled through every cell in her body, and Harry rode through it, only finding his release when she'd finished. He thrust every drop from his body into hers, then collapsed onto the bed next to her, gathering her close.

She licked the sweat from his neck, causing him to shiver. "You're amazing," she whispered.

Harry panted, grinning. He raised her head and kissed her. "We're amazing, together."

He rolled on to his back, bringing her body with his. He held her close, as they both got their breath back. "Not a bad way to start the New Year," quipped Ginny.

Harry couldn't help it, he laughed so hard. "Sssh, you'll wake Lil," admonished Ginny, with a chuckle.

He sighed happily, running his hands through her hair. "Gods, you're gorgeous. I feel so stupid. How did I not see how perfect you are?"

Ginny chuckled, kissing his shoulder. "Harry, I'm not perfect. I know what you mean though. I always thought of you as my best friend. It wasn't until I moved in and we started getting closer that I realised my feelings for you had changed. I have to admit, it scared me."

"I could tell by the way you went running out of here tonight," said Harry, dryly.

"I'm sorry. I kind of panicked. Something Marietta said to me hit home and I guess I thought I needed some distance. Instead I should have talked to you about it, like you wanted to," admitted Ginny.

"I went and spoke to her, told her not to bother you or Lily anymore or we'll press charges," said Harry. "I also told her a few home truths about Cho."

"How did she take that?" asked Ginny, using her fingers to make patterns over Harry's chest.

"She was shocked to hear about Cho and Cedric, and when I told her that we were heading for divorce," said Harry.

"The important thing is that she doesn't upset Lily with her talk. Lily will have questions of her own when she's older," said Ginny.

Harry picked her hand off his chest and kissed her fingers. "And we'll be here to help her get through that."

Ginny smiled, happy that Harry was thinking about them long-term. "Yeah, we will." She yawned.

Harry kissed her again. "Come on, let's get some sleep. Merlin, it's after one." He covered them both up with the covers and drew her as close to him as she could get. "Let's hope Lil sleeps in late in the morning."

Ginny curled her body against his, and he draped his arm over her. "Love you, Gin," he said.

Ginny was already asleep, with a smile on her face.

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Harry stirred, half waking. He rolled from his side to his back. Ginny, still asleep, followed him, draping a leg over his and pinning him down. Her hand lay on his hip, causing his dick to twitch.

"Did you and Ginny have a sleepover?"

Harry opened one eye and saw Lily standing next to the bed. He felt for the covers, making sure they were both covered up. "Morning, sweetie."

Lily wasn't to be put off. "I went to wake Ginny but she wasn't in her bed. I searched all over, then I came in here to ask you where she was. Why is she here?"

"Ginny and I had a talk last night. She's going to be sleeping in here with me from now on," said Harry.

"Did she have a nightmare, Daddy?" asked Lily.

"No, but we just decided that we wanted to be together as much as we can, and that includes sleeping together. Is that okay with you?" he asked.

"You and Mummy used to sleep together, I remember," said Lily.

"Yeah, we did," said Harry.

"So, you and Ginny are kind of like how you and Mummy were?" asked Lily.

"Yeah, we are," said Harry.

"Okay. When's breakfast, Daddy?" asked Lily.

"Soon, baby girl. Why don't you go and check on Blackie," suggested Harry.

"Okay, Daddy. Also, don't you think you and Ginny should wear clothes, it's really cold out," said Lily, leaving him to check on her kitten.

"Did we just get her approval?" asked Ginny, muttering against his chest. She raised her head to check if Lily had gone.

"Yeah, we did. Morning," said Harry, huskily. He kissed her over and over.

"Harry, we have to get up. Lil's waiting for breakfast," reminded Ginny.

Harry rolled her onto her back and lay on top of her. "She'll wait," he said, leaning down to kiss her.

"Daddy, I'm hungry," yelled Lily, causing Ginny to chuckle.

"I'm pretty hungry too," admitted Ginny.

"My girls are ganging up on me already," laughed Harry.

"No, we just like your breakfasts," said Ginny, kissing him and running her hands over his back and down to his ass.

"We'll move your things in here later," said Harry.

"Let's see how Lily accepts things first," said Ginny.

"She'll be fine," assured Harry.

The door burst open. "Come on, Daddy, Ginny. I'm starving." She ran off.

"See. She's fine with us," said Harry, although he did climb off Ginny. He pulled on some track pants and a t-shirt. He handed Ginny a t-shirt and a pair of his boxers.

Lily watched as her daddy prepared breakfast. She noticed that he and Ginny seemed to be touching a lot and giggling. Suddenly she got it.

"You and Ginny like each other, don't you?" she asked, with her fingers crossed under the table.

"Of course we do, sweetie," said Ginny, rubbing her feet against Harry's calves under the table.

"Gin's been my best friend for years, you know that," said Harry, placing a plate in front of Ginny and running his hand down her back.

"I mean like in a special way," said Lily.

Harry and Ginny shared a look. "Last night, when Ginny came home, we had a talk and realised we both care very deeply for each other, more than best friends. So, if you don't mind, Ginny and I are going to start going on dates, and we'll be kissing and Ginny's going to be sleeping in my room from now on," said Harry.

"Oh. Okay," said Lily.

"You're sure, sweetie. If you have anything you want to say, you can tell us. We promise to listen to you," said Ginny.

"Nope, I'm good," said Lily.

Ginny and Harry shared a look of love, and Lily knew that everything was going to be all right.

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Epilogue

Lily tried to quell her nerves as she walked towards the big red train. Behind her she could hear her twin brothers trying to pull away from their dad.

Suddenly a hand lay on her shoulder and she looked up. It was Ginny, and she smiled proudly at her.

"I know it's a scary time, but trust your dad and me. Once you get to Hogwarts, it will be lots of fun. And you never know, you just might meet your best friend on the train ride there. Look at your Dad and Uncle Ron, or me and Auntie Luna."

Lily took a deep breath and nodded. "I'm really going to miss you and Dad and James and Al."

Ginny smiled at her. "We'll miss you, sweetie. Christmas holidays will be here soon enough, and you'll be home to meet your new sister." She rubbed her protruding stomach.

Harry came up with James and Al. "It's nearly time, love. Let me take your bags and put them on the train." Lily nodded.

"Don't want Lil to go," said James adamantly.

"Lil stay," agreed Al.

Lily drew them into a three way hug. "Bye, guys. Be good for Mum and Dad. I'll write you letters, and I'll be home for Christmas."

Ginny drew her sons away to give Harry a chance to say goodbye to his daughter. He drew her into a hug. "I can't believe your eleven and off to Hogwarts. Where did my baby girl go?"

"You're going to have a new baby girl soon, Dad," reminded Lily, staring at Ginny's stomach.

"You'll always be my baby girl. No matter how old you are," said Harry, chuckling.

"Dad, are you and Ginny sure you don't care what house I get sorted into?" asked Lily, for the tenth time.

"Of course not, love. Your Mum was a proud Ravenclaw. Whatever house gets you, well, they're bloody lucky," said Harry.

"Bloody," giggled James and Al.

"Boys," said Ginny sternly. "Harry."

"Sorry love," said Harry. He turned back to his daughter and hugged her. "Make sure you write, let us know which house was lucky enough to get you. I love you, Lily Marie Potter."

"I love you too, Dad. Look after Mum, won't you. The boys will run her ragged," giggled Lily.

"Hi Lil, hey Uncle Harry, Auntie Gin. So Lil, you ready to get on?" asked Teddy Lupin, gesturing to the train.

Lily nodded, happy to have someone to sit with. She and Teddy had worked it out days ago.

Ginny tried to hold back the tears as Lily got on the train with Teddy. Tonks linked her arm through hers as they saw their kids get a window seat close to the station. They pulled down the window.

A whistle blew. The engines started. The families waiting on the station began to wave.

Harry kept waving until the train was around the bend and out of sight. He felt Ginny's arm on his back.

"She'll be fine," she said.

"I know. I just can't believe she's off to Hogwarts," said Harry. "I feel old, all of a sudden."

"Come on, old man. Let's go home, and later tonight, I'll show you just how young you really are."

Harry smiled and kissed his wife. She always made him feel better. He glanced back, but the train was long gone, taking Lily with it.

"Daddy, can we go for a fly when we get home?" asked Al.

"At the Burra'?" asked James.

"Sure, sounds good," said Harry.

With his sons only four and a new baby on the way, Harry wouldn't have to say goodbye to any other children for a long time.

And that was fine with him.