Chapter eleven

Harry and Ginny were lying together, looking into each other's eyes. Letting each other know exactly what the other was feeling, when Ginny caressed he's face.

'We should head back down, Karen's probably wondering if you're going to get back to work or not.'

'I suppose we should.' Harry leaned in and kissed Ginny tenderly. 'I love you Gin.'

'I love you to Harry,' Ginny kissed Harry again, 'let's get dressed.

They both dressed and walked back down stairs and heard voices coming from the sitting room.

'Hey, when did you get here,' Harry said as they walked in and saw the Phoenix Flames sitting there talking to Karen.

'A while ago now, wasn't sure if you were going to make it down or not by the sound of things before.'

Harry shrugged as he sat down with Ginny on he's lap. 'We usually come back down sooner or later, you should know that by now.'

'Yeah we know that, just wasn't sure how long it will be, are we going to rehearse for a while?' Liam asked seeing that both Harry and Ginny had been crying as their eyes were red and a little puffy.

'Yeah, we'll just have some lunch first. Let's got eat then we'll get stuck into it.' they all made their way to the kitchen and sat down. Kreacher brought food over for everyone and they started eating.

'I spoke with Joan she wants to do the pictures on the weekend if that fine with all of you.' Karen said as she smiled at Patrick.

'What pictures?' John asked.

'All the publicity pictures for the concerts as well as individual shots for the fans, we get a lot of requests for signed pictures.' Harry said and felt what Ginny was thinking about and he couldn't help smiling. 'Karen also said we get sent quite a few gifts as well.'

'What sort of gifts?' Patrick asked as he looked from Karen to Harry.

'Karen, why don't I let you tell them.'

'Well, you all receive things like stuffed animals. Your fans have found out things about you all, so like with Harry he gets a lot of dragons, owls and hippogriffs,' Karen couldn't help the small laugh as she looked at her boss with raised eyebrows and Harry nodded. 'Harry also receives some items of a more personal nature.'

Sirius looked at Harry and saw the embarrassed look on he's face. 'What sort of items does my godson get sent Karen?'

'Well, he gets a lot of female underwear sent to him,' everyone broke up into hysterics when Karen said that and they saw the look on Harry's face. When everyone started to settle down, Karen continued, 'As well as some male underwear as well,' they all fell about laughing hard at this news, even Harry and Ginny.

When Harry pulled himself together, 'Alright, I think I've had enough embarrassment for one day, let's go rehearse.' Harry stood up and shook he's head as he saw the look John was giving him. 'Alright John, enough,' John lost it again and could hardly walk straight as they all made their way into the studio.

Harry had the band do the song the twins picked on Christmas day to cheer him up and had Ginny stand with him while he sang it to her again and she couldn't help laughing as Harry circled her and pressed himself up against her back when he sang the chorus and everyone laughed when they finished before Harry sang a love song to Ginny then kissed her passionately for a long time, before she went and sat down with Sirius and Karen.

Harry talked the band through another song, telling them how he wanted them all to do a section of the song themselves. He showed them when each was coming in and they rehearsed it until they had it down, then called it a day. Sirius and Nicky left together and Karen and Patrick did as well. John and Liam left last, leaving Harry, Ginny, Lily and James together all playing with the twins. Not long after the two couples went to their own bedrooms for the night.

Harry woke early the next morning feeling very anxious about the trial today. He showered and went down stairs and found Katie, Charlie and the twins sitting with he's mother.

'Morning,' Harry said giving he's mother and Katie a kiss and Charlie a hug before sitting down and he got morning back from all three. 'Thanks for doing this Charlie, I promised Ginny I wouldn't close my feelings off to her anymore and today is going to get to me and it will probably upset her.'

'Not a problem Harry, between the three of us we should be able to keep her from getting to upset.'

'I hope so, she's been good, hasn't had a nightmare the last two nights and I would hate for them to start again.'

Everyone could see how agitated Harry was. 'Why don't you eat Harry, it'll make you feel better.' he's mother said to him.

'I couldn't, not yet. I'll eat after it's over. I'm just going to go and get this over with.'

'You really should eat first Harry.' Charlie said putting a hand on he's shoulder. 'It's going to be very hard on you today.'

'Yeah I know, that's another reason I don't want to eat, I don't think I'll hold it in.' Harry stood, gave he's mother and Katie another kiss and hugged Charlie. 'Tell Ginny I love her, and I'll see you all later.' they watched as Harry stepped into the fire and vanished, knowing today was going to be really hard on him.

When Harry stepped out of the fire at the ministry he strode straight over to the lifts and saw Mark and William standing there.

'Hi, what are you doing down here?'

'We knew you'd be here early, knowing what was happening today, thought we'd keep you company for a while.'

'Thanks, but I don't think I'll be good company right now.' the three of them got into the lifts and went up to Harry's office. Mark and William sat down and Harry went straight over and poured himself a large drink, downing the whole thing. 'I'm not looking forward to this.' Harry said as he poured himself another drink before turning back to look at them. 'I do appreciate you both being the two aurors there today, but I must warn you, it's going to be a shock when you see Ginny's memory, and I wish no one had to see it.'

'Yeah, Kingsley already told us that Harry, but we want to be there for you.' Mark said watching Harry.

'I appreciate that, I really do. So he's still not talking then?'

'No, sorry Harry, we've tried everything to get him to admit what he did, but nothing. He never said a word the whole time we were in there with him.' William said as when there was a knock on the door.

'Come in,' Harry said, looking towards the office door.

Karen opened the door. 'It's time Mr. Potter.'

Harry nodded, poured himself another large drink, downing it, then turned back. 'Alright, let's get this over with.'

The four of them walked out of the office. 'We'll see you in there Harry, we're going down to get him and bring him up.' Mark put a hand on he's shoulder. 'Just remember Harry, he can't hurt Ginny again.'

'Yeah, I know Mark. Go on, I'll see you in there.' Harry watched he's two friends walk off then turned to Karen. 'Let's go Karen.' they walked off down the long corridors until they came to the court room doors. Harry could feel he's body shaking so he took a deep breath then opened the door, walked in and sat down, seeing all the Wizengamot watching him. He saw Mark and William walked back in and stood at the doors. They both gave him a nod.

Mafalda turned to him, 'Harry I know this is going to be hard on you and I'm sorry, but everyone has tried to get him to talk.'

'Yeah, I know. Let's just do this before he's brought in. Karen can you get the memory ready?'

'Yes sir,' Karen picked up the file with Ginny's name on it and took out the vial containing the memory of Ginny's attack.

'As soon as you pour it in, I'll bring it out.' Harry nodded to her and she poured the memory into the pensieve and Harry brought it out, then lowered he's eyes.

The Wizengamot, Karen, Mark and William watched as Ginny walked out of the orphanage before Karl approached her. They saw them talk for a while before he stunned her and the memory went dark.

Harry shook he's head knowing what was coming next. He saw everyone watching intensely as the memory reformed and they saw Ginny chained to a wall and naked before Karl walked over to her, putting he's hands on her, then cut her. Harry put a hand over he's mouth as he heard he's wife's screams and saw everyone look at him before they turned back to watch the rest of the memory. They watched as Karl raped her and cut every bit of her including her face when the memory went dark again as she passed out.

Harry could feel he's body shaking as he knew the worst was coming. The memory reformed again and they saw Karl walk back to a very weak and bleeding Ginny. When he thrust the knife into her and her screams pierced the room as the memory finished, Harry heard the loud gasps and cries and also some members of the Wizengamot trying not to be sick, as he felt Karen put a hand on he's arm.

He looked at her and nodded before Mark and William walked up to him. They both crouched next to him, and put their hands on he's shoulders and they could feel how badly Harry was shaking.

'Aurors are supposed to stand guard at the door,' one member of the Wizengamot said.

'Harry and Ginny are our friends, that friendship overrides duty right now.' Mark said fiercely as he looked at the member before looking back at Harry. 'I'm really sorry Harry.'

Harry nodded, 'I…I,' Harry took a deep breath, 'I...think we should break for fifteen minutes.'

'Yes, I think we should.' Mafalda said and they all got up and left the court room, apart from Harry, Karen, Mark and William.

Mark, William and Karen could see how badly Harry was shaking, 'Harry, can you handle it when we bring him in?' William said worried what Harry will do.

Harry took a deep breath. 'Yeah, I'll be okay, but I could use a drink though.' Harry said shaking he's hands trying to get himself to calm down.

'Here,' Mark said and pulled a bottle from he's jacket pocket, 'I thought you might need this.' he smiled as he handed the bottle to Harry.

'Thanks,' Harry said looking grateful, then opened the bottle and started drinking until there was nothing left. 'Man I needed that.'

'Feel better Harry?' Karen asked looking at her boss.

'Yeah, I'm okay now.'

'How's Ginny Harry? We haven't wanted to come over, thinking she might not be too comfortable with too many men around her.'

'Like I said to the band, she doesn't have a lot of choice with that, five brothers, her dad, my dad, Sirius and Kingsley at the house all the time. But she's doing okay, especially since I healed all the cuts over her. She still has her ups and down, she cries at nothing, she angry, scared, but getting there. We talked a lot yesterday about it and she was a little better after, even laughing with the band. It's going to take a while but she'll get there, that's why I'm working from home, apart from the trials, trying to help her as much as I can. Karen's been great, organising everything for me.' Harry gave her a smile then looked back at the two aurors. 'You know what I'm going to do to him after the trial though, don't you?'

'Yeah, we figured you would. Is it the same as the other one?' Mark asked.

'Yeah it is.' Harry took a couple of deep breaths as he saw a few members of the Wizengamot come back in. He vanished the bottle, then looked back at Mark and William, 'Thanks.'

'Anytime Harry,' Mark and William stood up and made their way back to the doors as the rest of the Wizengamot sat down and all looked at Harry.

'Do you need more time Harry?' Mafalda asked.

'No, I'm fine Mafalda, I just want this to be over.' she nodded and turned back in her seat. Harry took a deep breath and looked at Mark and William. 'Bring him in.' Harry called and felt himself tense as he watched them walk out and a few seconds later walked back in with Karl shackled, each gripping one of he's arms and they roughly pushed him into the seat and put the restraints on him, then stood behind him.

Harry looked at the man that had hurt Ginny with a fierce look on he's face. 'Karl Riddle, you have been found guilty of the kidnap and rape of Mrs. Ginevra Potter and will be sentence to life in Azkaban and a charm will be placed upon you to feel everything you put her through whenever you think of Tom Riddle, Voldemort, Ginny Potter and Harry Potter. Do you have anything to say before you are escorted to Azkaban?' Harry saw Karl smile at him.

'Yes, she will never be able to be with you again, she will always suffer and never have a happy life again and that will make you suffer, which you deserve for killing my father, the great Lord Voldemort.' Karl sneered at Harry.

Harry sat there looking at Karl, when a thought came to him and he turned to the Wizengamot. 'I would like to play a memory from yesterday to show the prisoner that he is very much mistaken and he really doesn't know what real love is.' Harry saw the Wizengamot all nod to him. Harry concentrated and brought the memory of the day before out and placed it in the pensieve and brought it out for all to see.

Everyone sat and watched as Harry, his wife, his band members, his secretary and his godfather all sitting around the table talking and laughing about things Harry's fans send him. Harry glanced at Karl and saw how angry he started to look as Ginny laughed in the memory. Then they all watched as they walked into the studio and saw Harry singing to Ginny, dancing around her, making her laugh. Then as Harry sang a beautiful song just to her then saw them kiss passionately before the memory ended.

Harry looked at Karl, and he couldn't stop the smile coming to he's face as he saw how angry Karl looked. 'You can take him away now and I'll be down to perform the charm on you very soon Karl.' Harry said calmly then watched as Mark and William unshackled him and he started to struggle, 'Keep it up Karl and I'll do worse than what I'm about to do to you. You know what I can do, so just think about that.' Harry felt very satisfied as he saw Karl stop struggling and the two aurors led him out.

'You sure showed him Harry,' Mafalda said as she stood next to him.

'Thanks Mafalda,' Harry concentrated and retrieved both the memories, putting one back in the vial and the other back to he's head.

'I must say Harry, you sounded wonderful. Are those new songs for your next album?'

'Yeah, we're rehearsing them for the concert in Australia and I'm going to start recording next week.'

'Well, I can't wait for it to come out. Anyway Harry, tell Ginny how sorry we are about everything.' Harry nodded to her and Mafalda kissed Harry on the cheek and left then all the rest of the Wizengamot nodded to him and followed her out the doors.

'Alright Karen, why don't you go have lunch and I'll see you after.'

'Yes sir,' Karen said and she couldn't stop herself as she kissed Harry on the cheek. 'You showed him,' then she looked slightly embarrassed, 'Sorry sir.'

Harry couldn't help but laugh, 'That's fine Karen, go on, I'll see you later.' Harry smiled and watched her leave and he walked out the doors and down the corridors. He took the lift down to the bottom floor to the holding cells and saw Mark and William standing there both smiling at him. 'I couldn't help myself.' Harry said as he stood in front of them.

'Well, all I can say Harry is?' Mark hugged Harry tightly, 'that was great. He was swearing and cursing you the whole way down here.'

William hugged Harry as well. 'You definitely didn't make he's day but you sure made ours Harry.'

Harry couldn't help laughing. 'Come on, let's give him something to think about.' they both nodded and Mark waved he's wand at the door and Harry walked in with the two aurors following him. Karl glared at Harry as he sat watching him walk towards him. Harry stopped right in front of him, staring at him for a few minutes then concentrated. Within seconds Karl was screaming in pain and Harry turned away. 'Well, I'll leave him to you, I'm going to my office, then home to my wife.' Harry smiled again and left the cell and went straight back to he's office and saw Kingsley sitting there waiting for him.

'Mafalda told me what you did Harry, brilliant.' Kingsley pulled Harry into a tight hug then sat down.

'I don't know what made me do it, but it did feel good.' Harry said sitting down behind he's desk and picked up he's wedding picture, and stared at it.

'How's Ginny doing Harry?'

'She's better, we talked a lot, about what we were both feeling during the attack, about everything really. She'll still have some up days and some down days, but I think she'll be alright. I don't know when she might leave the house though, that's probably going to take a while.'

'Um, Harry there's something I need to talk to you about, but first let me tell you, I went to your place this morning and spoke to Ginny about it and she's willing to go.'

'About what and go where Kingsley?' Harry said looking puzzled.

'Next month Harry, it's the last memorial we're having.' Kingsley said Harry looking uncomfortable. 'Let me explain please Harry.' he waited and Harry nodded. 'I didn't want to tell you before, I wanted to wait until today's trial was over. But we went through hundreds of memories from all of Voldemorts sons and daughters. There is no more Harry, there all in Azkaban now.'

'What about Bellatrix's son, I never heard any mention of him or her name?'

'The one that tried to take Hayden, that was Bellatrix's son.'

Harry looked shocked, then relieved. 'You're sure Kingsley, there are no more?'

'Yes Harry, that's why we want to do this last memorial/celebration, everything to do with Voldemort is finally finished. You have finally started to get your life together, people have finally stopped being afraid to go out or send their children out alone. There are a lot more shops opening for business, and more babies have been born in the last three years than ever in history. It's time to put the last twenty one years behind you, like everyone else is doing. Everyone is realising that the wizarding world is finally at peace.'

'Yeah, I can understand that Kingsley, but we both know that there will always been dark wizards wanting to disrupt that peace.'

'Yes we do know that, but we can't stop living our lives waiting for it to happen. If and that is a big if because we don't know for sure, but if that happens Harry, then we'll deal with it. So now, let's celebrate life and the end of all the bad things that has happened, what do you say Harry. Come to the memorial/celebration one last time, and perform with the Phoenix Flames?' Kingsley said looking pleadingly at Harry.

Harry laughed, 'Alright, but,' Harry said sitting down next to him, 'only if Ginny is up to going.'

'Thanks Harry, this one will be held on the ground of Hogwarts, concert and all. The lighting of the flame and small speech from me, and I was hoping from you as well before the concert kicks off.'

Harry looked at Kingsley, 'Yeah, alright. You know normally I don't like to do speeches, but since it's the last one, I'll do it. But I still need to make sure Ginny is fine with going, because you know I won't do it if she doesn't go.'

'Yes I know Harry, and she said she was definitely going to go. She knows she'll be a little scared at first, but she'll have you and all her family and friends around her.'

'Yeah, that will help having everyone there. Can you make sure that Mark, William and all the aurors are there as well?'

'You're not expecting something to happen are you Harry?'

'No, I want them there to enjoy the day. They've done a lot for me and the wizarding world and I think they should celebrate with everyone else.'

'I'll take care of it Harry and I think you're right. They do a lot, put themselves in danger, they deserve to celebrate along with everyone else. Anyway, I'll let you go, I'm sure you want to go home to Ginny.'

'Yeah I do, I'm just going to finish up some things, give them to Karen so I don't have to come in tomorrow. I'll go back to the normal three days in a few weeks.'

They both stood and Kingsley hugged Harry. 'Take care Harry, tell Ginny I love her and I'll see you in a few days.'

'I will Kingsley, see you later.' Harry watched he's friend leave, and poured himself a drink and sat at he's desk, going over the upcoming trials when there was a knock on the door. 'Come in,' Harry said not bothering to look up until Karen was standing at he's desk. 'Hi Karen, I just want to get this stuff sorted and you can leave for the day. She nodded and took the parchments from her boss and they went through the upcoming trials and new applications for a couple of hours when Harry called it a day. 'I'll see you tomorrow Karen.'

'See you tomorrow sir,' Karen said as she walked out the door.

Harry left the ministry and heard he's and Ginny's name mentioned again as he walked. He ignored everyone and stepped into the fire and flooed home. The moment he stepped out he saw Ginny crying into Charlie chest and ran over and knelt in front of her.

'Ginny, sweetheart,' Ginny let go of Charlie and flung her arms around Harry. He sat down, pulling Ginny onto he's lap. 'Shhh, I've got you baby, I've got you.' Harry held her tight, running he's hands up and down her back. 'Sweetheart I'm here, and he's locked up for good. Please don't cry baby.' he could feel Ginny's shudders under he's arms. He stood up with her, picked her up and walked up the stairs into their bedroom, and lay down keeping Ginny in he's arms. 'Please baby, I've got you, try and calm down.' Harry felt her shaking get worse and reached behind him to grab a vial of potion. 'Here sweetheart, take this, it'll help. Come on baby, it'll help you calm down.' Harry sat up holding Ginny and made her look at him. 'Please baby, take this,' she nodded and took the vial from Harry, drinking it and handing it back. Harry lay them back down, running he's hands down her back. 'Shhh, I've got you Gin, he can't hurt you ever again.' Harry continued to hold her until she fell asleep. 'You're safe now sweetheart,' Harry stood and covered he's wife, then walked back down stairs.

'What happened Charlie?' Harry asked the moment he sat down.

'She's been like that for a few hours, I'd say from the time you were watching the memory. Nothing we did could get her to settle down.'

'I kept feeling how anxious and scared she was but I had no idea it was this bad.' Harry sat back and rubbed he's neck and saw the look on Charlie's and Katie's faces. 'What?'

'She was worried about what you were going to do Harry.' Charlie said looking intensely at him.

'She thought I was going to kill him, didn't she?' Harry asked and Charlie nodded. 'I felt like it, especially at first. He was grinning at me, even after the sentencing, but I wiped the grin off he's face.' Harry smiled at Charlie.

'What did you do Harry?' Charlie asked looking worried.

'He was going on about Ginny never being able to be with me again and that she'll never be happy, that she'll always suffer and that will make me suffer. So I showed him something.' Harry grinned.

'Well, are you going to tell us what you showed him?'

'I'll do better than that, I'll show you.' Harry concentrated and the pensieve flew out and landed on the coffee table, then the memory came away from Harry's temple and went into the pensieve and came out.

Harry, Charlie and Katie watched the scene in the kitchen, Charlie and Katie couldn't stop laughing as they watched and heard what was going on than when they saw Harry singing to Ginny, making her laugh before singing a love song, then kissing for a long time.

'When he saw that he stopped grinning, I can tell ya.' Harry said looking at Charlie and Katie who were still laughing. 'So what do you think?'

'I think it's brilliant Harry, absolutely brilliant.' Charlie said smiling.

'But what I liked,' Katie said and she couldn't help snickering. 'Is that you get male underwear sent to you Harry,' and all three broke up in hysterics, laughing for the longest time.

'Well, we might head home Harry, you seem fine and if you're down here, then you gave Ginny a calming draught with a sleeping potion, didn't you?'

'Yeah, she wouldn't settle at all. She's asleep now, I'll go check on her again in a moment, and I am fine.' Harry smiled. 'Why don't you come for dinner on the weekend, so we can all just spend some time together.'

Charlie looked at Katie and she nodded. 'Sounds good Harry, we'll just go get the twins.' Harry watched as Charlie and Katie walked into the other rooms then came back carrying their two sleeping children. 'We'll see you on the Saturday Harry.' he watched as they stepped into the floo and vanished.

Harry got up and walked over to the cabinet, picked up a bottle of Firewhiskey, then put it back down and turned and saw Albus Dumbledore staring at him from the portrait. He walked over and stood in front of it, looking up.

'Sorry about before Albus.'

'That's quite alright Harry, you were going through a hard time and I'm sorry I wasn't here for you.'

'I just really needed to talk to you, and I know I shouldn't have taken it out on you but I was so scared.'

'Yes, I know Harry. But you need your wife, your friends and your family around you. You can't go it alone, it would destroy you.'

'I know, Ginny and I spoke a lot, I can't live my life without her in it, I love her so much and I need her with me.'

'Yes you do, but was there something else you wanted to talk to me about?'

'It's just Voldemort got all those woman pregnant and I was so worried of how many were out there. And how many would come after Ginny, or mum, dad, or anyone else close to me. They all blame me as I'm the one that killed him.'

'But, I can see you don't seem as worried anymore. You didn't take a drink just then, so tell me Harry.'

'We got them all, everyone one of them. Their all in Azkaban now so none of them can hurt Ginny or anyone and that's a load off my shoulders, Kingsley told me today after the trial. Even though there will always be dark wizards and witches out there, I can't stop living my life thinking there all going to come after me. Voldemorts kids I can understand, but if there are any others, they might come after me and they might not. So I'm going to try as hard as I can to have a happy life with Ginny, my family and my friends.'

'Good for you Harry and you deserve to be happy and you are right. There will always be dark witches and wizards but they might not come after you and if they do, you will deal with them. You are very powerful and you will use that power for good, to help protect the peaceful world you helped create.'

Harry smiled, 'Yes, I will Albus, I'm going to go up to my wife now. Thank you, for everything but I think I'm going to be alright.' Harry smiled at him again and walked up the stairs and into he's bedroom.

'My boy, I do hope you will be.' Albus said before he closed he's eyes and went to sleep.

Harry was lying down next to Ginny, thinking about the last few years. He understood why he kept thinking that he should have left everyone knowing the danger associated with being close to him. But now, he knew he could never be away from he's family and friends no matter how much danger there was out there. They needed him just as much as he needed them. He especially needed to be with Ginny and she needed to be with him. He could feel how peaceful she was as she slept. When he first lay down next to her, the feelings she had were frightened, angry and worried over him, but when he put he's arms around her, they changed. She felt it and he felt it.

'Hi,' Ginny's tired voice said as she looked up at her husband.

'Hi yourself, are you feeling better?'

'Yeah, I am, mainly because I can feel how peaceful you feel.'

'Yeah, Charlie told me why you were so upset and I can't blame you for thinking that.'

'So you didn't…?' Ginny couldn't say the words.

'No sweetheart, I didn't kill him. Don't get me wrong, I wanted to, but I didn't. I gave him life and put my charm on him…after showing him something.'

Ginny looked puzzled, 'Showed him what?'

'Well, after I sentenced him, he kept going on about how you couldn't be with me anymore, how you'll always suffer and never be happy. So do you remember yesterday, when we were all in the kitchen, talking about the things I get sent from fans, then when we went into the studio and I sang to you, dancing around you, rubbing myself on you,' Harry raised he's eyebrows as he grinned, 'Then sang again to you.'

'Yeah, I remember, but what's that go to do with him?'

'I showed him that memory. After he said that you'd never be happy, I decided to show him you could and were, and he didn't like that at all.' Harry leaned down and kissed her tenderly.

'Really, you did?' Ginny threw her arms around Harry and kissed him fiercely, running her hands all over he's body and Harry got the message loud and clear.

Harry woke the next morning and looked down at Ginny's naked body, remembering their gentle love making from the night before. He went and showered and made he's way downstairs.

'Morning mum, dad, Karen,' Harry said happily as he kissed he's parents and sat down.

'Morning Harry,' Karen said smiling at him.

'You're in a good mood son.' James said smiling at him.

'Yeah, I am. I sent that bastard away for life and Kingsley told me that there are no more of Voldemorts kids out there. So I think our family is finally safe. So yeah, I'm in a very good mood.'

'But weren't you worried about Bellatrix's son?' Lily asked.

'He was the one that tried to take Hayden.'

'Oh, so you really think it's safe now Harry?'

'Yes mum, it's really safe. I mean, there will always be dark witches and wizards out there but not associated with Voldemort in anyway. Keep vigil, of course, but I don't see any danger.'

'Well, that's good news Harry, but now, I have to get to the Prophet.' James gave he's wife a kiss on the check, then kissed he's sons forehead. 'I'll see you tonight, by Karen.'

'Bye Mr. Potter.'

'See you dad.'

'By James.'

'Kreacher, could I have some tea please?'

'Of course Master Harry,' the elf bowed and brought over a pot of tea.

'Thanks Kreacher,' Harry said then turned to Karen. 'Do you know what time the bands getting here?'

'They said at ten Harry.'

'Great, I've got an idea I want to go over with them about the clothes and something else for the publicity pictures.'

'You've got an idea Harry, that unusual.' Liam said as he walked in with John and Patrick.

'Very funny,' Harry said grinning.

'I'm a funny bloke, so what's this idea you've got?' Liam said as he sat down and started eating, along with John and Patrick.

'I'll explain soon, when we go into rehearse. I need to speak with Joan as well.' Harry turned to Karen. 'Could you contact her, ask her if she could come on Saturday to take the first of the pictures?'

'No problem Harry,' Karen made a note in her notebook.

'Um Harry, did Kingsley talk to you after the trial?'

Harry looked at Liam and saw the worried look on he's face and understood. 'Yeah I spoke with him, and I'm going to do it, so you can stop looking so worried. Well I'll do it, if Ginny's up for it that is.'

Liam, John, and Patrick all looked relieved. 'Great, we were worried you wouldn't want to.'

'Yeah, I wasn't going to at first, but a few things Kingsley said made me change my mind. I'm not too keen on the speech part though, Karen, I might need your help with writing that.'

'Anything I can do to help, now you just have to tell me what you're talking about.'

Harry laughed, 'There having the last memorial/celebration next month at Hogwarts. We're going to be performing there and Kingsley wants me to do a speech.'

'Right, speech about the end of the war, moving on, that sort of thing?'

'You've got it, so can you help me write it?'

'If course I will.' Karen made another note in her notebook.

'Morning everyone,' Ginny said as she walked in and sat on Harry's lap.

'Morning,' replied everyone.

'Morning sweetheart,' Ginny said as she kissed Harry very passionately and wasn't going to stop.

'Do you think we'll get to anything today?' John asked everyone.

'You never know, we just have to wait and see what they do.' Patrick grinned.

'You talking about these two?' Sirius said as he walked in and sat down with Nicky.

'Yep, just wondering if we're going to get to rehearsals or not.'

Harry and Ginny pulled apart, panting heavily and looking into each other's eyes, and caressing each other's faces.

'I don't think you are?' Sirius said watching he's godson, 'Not by the looks their giving each other. Hey Harry,' Sirius said and got no reply, 'Harry,' Sirius shouted.

Harry jerked and looked around, 'What?' everyone broke up.

'Have you two had your potion this morning, because by the looks of it, you haven't.' Harry looked back at Ginny and they both grinned. 'I didn't think so, we'll see you later.' Sirius said and laughed as he watched Harry and Ginny race up the stairs.

Patrick saw Karen with a puzzled look. 'Um, Harry and Ginny have…' Patrick looked at Sirius. 'How do I explain this Sirius?'

'Karen, you know about Harry and Ginny's bond right?'

'Yes, you explained it to me.'

'Well, remember when I said it started before they were married but got stronger after,' Karen nodded to him. 'Well, it had a surprising side-affect, that needs a potion to control it.' Sirius still saw the puzzled look on Karen's face. 'They literally can't stop shagging, the potion they have lets them go out, be around people, but sometimes they forget to take it and when that happens, you usually don't see them for a while, because they can't control themselves until after…and their they go.'

Everyone heard the noises coming from upstairs. 'Leave them alone Sirius.' Lily said as she got up. 'They'll come down later, I'll be in my room.'

'Um, do they usually get that loud?'

'Yes,' Sirius, Nicky, John, Liam and Patrick said at the same time.

'Let's go into the studio, it's a little quieter in there.' Liam said then they all stood and walked into the studio. The members of the Phoenix Flames were talking quietly to Nicky about an idea they had about a song that Harry had them do the day before. Nicky thought it was great, but no one was sure how Harry would take it and they wanted to keep it a surprise from everyone else.

'Sorry, we're back,' Harry and Ginny walked in and Harry went straight over to the band and Ginny sat with Sirius and Karen.

'Well, that was only,' John looked at he's watch, 'two and half hours, not as long as we've waited before.'

'Yeah, alright, give it a rest okay.' Harry laughed.

Liam stood next to Harry and whispered to him for a few minutes and he nodded. 'Ginny, Sirius, Karen, we we're wondering if you wouldn't mind leaving us alone for a while.' Harry said as he looked over at them.

'No, I don't mind Harry,' Sirius said as he got up with Karen and Ginny and walked towards the door. Ginny walked over to Harry.

'What are you up too?' Ginny said as she put her hands on Harry's chest and looked up at him.

Liam saw the look on Harry's face. 'No, no, no, Ginny not fair, we're trying to surprise everyone, so no trying to turn Harry on to get the information out of him.' Harry didn't look away from Ginny, 'Come on Harry, it's supposed to be a surprise.'

Harry closed he's eyes and shook he's head. 'Yeah, sorry Gin, I want you to be surprised as well.'

'Oh alright,' Ginny dropped her lip and Harry laughed then started to breath heavily again.

'No, it's not going to work, now go. Out with Sirius.' Harry said smiling down at he's wife. She nodded and walked over to Sirius and he put he's arm around her and they left. 'Man what she does to me.' Harry said then turned to face the band. 'Now, tell me the details.'

Liam, John, Nicky and Patrick told Harry their idea for the song Harry them rehearse yesterday. At first he looked shocked, but the more they explained, he's shock turned to laughter.

'Do you really think we could do it?'

'Yeah, if we rehearse it…a lot, I think we can. We've got a month to get it down.' Liam said.

'Alright, I'll give it a go, but who's going to show us what to do?'

'John,' Nicky said smiling over at him, 'You've never seen him do it Harry, but he's great.'

Harry looked at John, 'Okay, I'll have to trust you. Alright, before we start, the idea I had for the main picture for the publicity pictures. What do you say about us all in the same black leather clothes, standing together with Fawkes spreading he's wings in front of us?'

Nicky, Patrick, Liam, and John, all looked stunned, then started to smile. 'That's brilliant Harry, absolutely brilliant.' John said.

'So it'll be,' Liam grabbed hold of Harry and the others and lined them up with Harry in the centre, 'Like this, Harry Potter and the Phoenix Flames, with Fawkes in front?'

'Yep that's the idea.' Harry said.

'I can see it now, it's going to look spectacular. Hey, do you think we could have one hanging behind the stage at Hogwarts when we perform there?' Patrick said.

'I don't see a problem with that, I'll talk to Minerva about it.'

'What about this Harry, after the memorial part and the speeches, usually they break for dinner. Why don't the five of us, when we're announced fly down on brooms, you in the centre and us on either side and land on the stage to start the concert?' Liam smiled.

'Now that's an idea, but I'll go one even better. We fly down, around the audience, hover above the stage then I vanish the brooms and float us down onto the stage?' Harry grinned.

'Spectacular, that will be truly spectacular,' Liam grinned and everyone nodded.

'I'm not a very good flyer though.' Patrick said looked worried.

'I'll give you a few lessons, that's one thing I'm really good at. Remember I played seeker on our quidditch team and I was captain.' Harry grinned at him.

'Your good at a lot of things Harry, flying is just one of many. But yeah, if you could give me a few lessons, then I'm in.' everyone agreed to all the new ideas they came up with, so John started to show them what to do. They all took a break and went back into the kitchen.

'Sorry about that sweetheart, but I will tell you, you will be very surprised when you see what we're up too.' Harry said as he put he's arms around he's wife.

'I better be Harry, I don't like being kicked out.' Ginny said sternly, but she couldn't hold it and laughed loudly. 'Come here you.' Ginny pulled Harry into her and kissed him fiercely.

Over the next few days Harry and the band rehearsed their surprise with two different songs and thought they were looking good. Ginny, Sirius, Karen, Lily and James were all wondering what they were doing and all tried to take a peak, but Harry had sealed the studio whenever they he was in with the band. Harry also went shopping with the band for some new clothes for the publicity pictures that were to be taken and they all had huge grins on their faces when they arrived back. Harry put the clothes in the studio and hid them under a charm so no one could see them until they got dressed.

Saturday Harry woke and had a shower, then headed down stairs leaving Ginny asleep. He walked into the kitchen to join he's parents, Hayden, Holly and Karen.

'Morning,' Harry kissed his mother, then father, then he's brother and sister, before sitting down.

'So we get to see these new clothes you bought for the pictures today?' Lily asked her son.

'Yep, I think you'll like them. We did when we tried them on.' Harry smiled at his mother then turned to Karen. 'What time is Joan getting here Karen?'

'She was going to get here around nine as there's a lot of pictures to take, and it's nearly that now. She said it'll probably take most of the day, especially with all the individual shots on top of the groups shots. Then there's the ones with you and Ginny. I told the rest of the band what time, so they should be here soon.'

'We're in for a long day. When Joan gets the pictures to you, I'll get you to hang on to them for now. I don't want them sent out for another few of weeks. I'm still giving Ginny time to see how she is. If she can handle the memorial/celebration, then I think it'll be fine to start sending them out.'

'Whatever you say Harry,' Karen made a note in her notebook that she always kept with her.

'Morning all,' Liam said as the band walked in and sat down. Everyone greeted everyone as they all joined breakfast.

'Joan should be here soon, I hope Nicky gets out of Sirius bed and makes it in time.' Harry said grinning.

'I'm out.' Nicky said as she walked in with Sirius then sat down. Sirius kissed Lily, James and Harry then the twins as he sat and joined the table.

'We're in for a long day, hope you know that.' Harry said to them.

'Yep, figured it would be, Karen told us about all the pictures that are being taken, so we've got a lot of changes to make.'

'Yeah, we have. Nicky, I've got the spare room set up for you. All your clothes are up there ready.'

'Thanks Harry, I really didn't want to get changed in front of this lot.'

'I don't want you to either,' Sirius said as he kissed her neck.

'Can I come in?' Joan called from the door.

'Of course you can Joan.' Harry called.

'Morning everyone,' she said as she walked into the kitchen and got mornings from everyone.

'Joan, this is my mother, Lily Potter and my father James Potter.'

'It's a pleasure to meet you both.'

'Yes, same here.' James said as he shook her hand.

'And this is my godfather, Sirius Black.'

'Nice to meet you too.' Joan said shaking Sirius hand.

'Yeah, same here.'

'Well, what's this idea you've got Karen mentioned.' Joan asked Harry.

'Come into the studio and I'll let you know,' Harry turned to everyone. 'I'll be back.' Harry and Joan walked into the studio and he explained about the main picture he wants for the publicity.

'That will look great Harry, will you be able to get the phoenix to spread he's wings and stand there?'

'Yeah, not a problem Joan, where do you think we should stand for those?'

'I had a quick look around outside, I think down at the water's edge would look great.'

'Sounds good, why don't I get the others and we'll get changed and get started.' Joan nodded to Harry and they left the studio. 'Alright, let's change, first shots the main large one for the publicity. It'll be down at the water's edge. Hey Charlie, Katie,' Harry said as they walked in, he kissed Katie, and the twins and hugged Charlie. 'We're just about to get started, I better let Ginny know. I'll be right back.'

'You better be Harry, we haven't got time for you to shag your wife this morning.' Liam yelled after him and everyone laughed. 'We'll go get changed and hope he comes straight back.'

Nicky went upstairs to the spare room, and Liam, Patrick and John walked into the studio. Harry got in there a few minutes later.

'I told you I'd be right back. Ginny and I can control ourselves, sometimes.' Harry grinned.

They all got changed into their one set of their new clothes, tight fitting black leather pants and shirt with matching full length black leather jacket, hat and sunglasses.

'What do you think, jacket on or off?' Patrick asked.

'I think on for now, off later and then we can decide which picture looks best, same goes for the hat. On for now, then off,' Harry said. 'Alright let's get out there.' The four men walked out of the studio and joined everyone in the kitchen just as Nicky walked down stairs.

'Wow,' Sirius said as he saw Nicky.

'You can say that again Sirius, Harry, you look so hot.' Ginny said as she looked her husband up and down as she walked over to him and pulled him into a passionate kiss.

'Alright, can't you go five minutes without snogging each other,' Liam said.

Harry and Ginny broke apart and were both breathing heavily. 'Oh no you don't,' Patrick said and walked over and put he's hand on Harry's shoulder trying to move him away. 'Help, please.' he said looking around at everyone. Charlie walked over and took Harry's arm.

'Harry, you can shag your wife later, pictures remember.' Charlie started to tap Harry's face until he turned and everyone laughed.

'Yeah, alright, you Mrs. Potter are going to get yours later,' Harry kissed her again.

'I hope so,' Ginny grinned.

'I need to get Fawkes,' Harry walked over to the phoenix. 'Remember what I asked you to do Fawkes,' the big red bird nodded. 'Alright, we're going down towards the water, off you go.' he nodded again and flew off. 'Alright, let's get down there.'

Harry, Ginny, Nicky, Sirius, Liam, John, Patrick, Karen, Charlie, Katie, Ginny, Harry, Lily, James, Hayden, Holly and Joan all walked outside and down towards the water.

'Alright, now, Harry centre of course, Nicky on he's right, Patrick on he's left, then John next to Nicky and Liam next to Patrick. We'll try a few different groupings see how they go. Now, I want Harry slightly in front, Nicky and Patrick just slightly back then John and Liam, just back a bit more. Great, now arms folded, I want a serious face, not angry, just serious, then look straight ahead.' Joan snapped a couple of shots, then crouched down. 'Now look down here, she took another couple of shots. 'Alright Harry, call Fawkes.'

'Fawkes,' Harry said and the bird walked towards them and stood right in front of Harry. 'Alright Fawkes turn around and spread your wings.' everyone got back into position as Fawkes did what Harry said and Joan snapped a couple of shots.

'Is there any chance he could do some fire of some sort?' Joan said shrugging.

'Well, if you're quick he can vanish into fire.' Harry said.

'Oh, can we try that, but make sure your all standing ready, and Harry the moment you tell him, get your face back to the shot.'

'Gotcha, ready, I tell you, it happens fast,' they all nodded, Harry stood ready. 'Alright Fawkes, flame out.' and with a burst of fire Fawkes disappeared, with Joan snapping shots.

'Wow, that will look fantastic. I can't wait to see them.' Joan said. She took the band through a heap more shots, than did some individuals. For the next few hours picture after picture was taken of the band. Then Joan wanted to do the one with Harry and Ginny.

'Gin, come here a minute.' Harry said and waited till she walked over to join him and he whispered in her ear, then turned to everyone. 'Ginny's just going to change, we'll be right back.' Harry put he's arms around her and they apparated back to the house.'

'Do you think they'll come straight back?' Liam asked as he sat down.

'Who knows, man, you don't realise how tired you get just standing for pictures.' Patrick said as he sat down along with everyone else.

'Well, from where I was standing, those pictures are going to be fantastic.' Katie said as she sat down as well and everyone started talking about the different poses Joan had put them through when Harry and Ginny apparated back.

'Whoa,' Liam said as he stared with he's mouth hanging open at Ginny.

'Doesn't she look great.' Harry said grinned as he stared at he's wife in tight fitting black leather pants and shirt that was slightly zipped down, but not too far.' Harry saw the looks Ginny was getting from all the men, and whispered to Ginny. 'See I told you, didn't I? You look so sexy.' Harry smirked at her and she smiled back at him.

'After watching those pictures get taken, I can tell you know, no one will ever see the Harry Potter they've seen for years, you look completely different. I can't wait till Ron and Hermione see you and everyone else for that matter.' Charlie said looking over at Harry.

'That's one of the reasons I wanted a new look, so people will really stop seeing Harry Potter the boy who lived, now they'll just see Harry Potter performer.' Harry grinned.

'You'll always be the boy who lived and the chosen one and the saviour, get used to it.' Sirius said laughing. 'Is there any other names I forgot?' he smirked.

'No, now give it a rest Sirius.' Harry scowled at him before laughing.

'Well I think you two look fantastic together and really hot. Alright, let's get some pictures.' Joan had Harry and Ginny stand and sit in different poses, but always touching. Some, where Harry tilted Ginny back and was leaning down as if to kiss her, then gazing into each other's eyes as they caressed each other's face. Joan had to wait until they got themselves back under control after those pictures were taken. Then everyone took a break for lunch, before she had everyone change into casual clothes and took a heap more shots, which took another couple of hours. She had Harry and Ginny sit against the tree, Ginny leaning against Harry with he's arms around her, then another where they were standing down at the waters. Ginny in front of Harry with he's arms around her and they were looking out over the water with very contented looks on their faces. But Harry and the band we're all happy with the looks for the new publicity pictures that were going to be displayed and Harry had worked out with Joan about one of them hanging at Hogwarts behind the stage.