Chapter twelve
Harry woke the morning of the memorial and leant up on he's elbow looking down at Ginny. She hadn't suffered from any nightmares in the last month until last night and he knew it was because she was nervous about going out today. Harry had tried to calm her down but nothing worked so he had to give her another calming draught with a sleeping potion just to get her to sleep. He noticed she'd started to wake up and leaned down and kissed her tenderly.
'Hi,' Ginny said as she opened her eyes.
'Hi yourself,' Harry felt she was still a little nervous. 'You'll be alright sweetheart, I'll be there along with all your family and you're friends.' Harry rubbed her arm.
'I know Harry, it's just this is the first time I'm going out and I don't want people staring at me.'
'Just stay with the family and try not to look at anyone else, and if you get too nervous, keep your eyes on me.'
'I plan too, I know Charlie's going to sit beside me and then all the family will be around me as well, I'm still nervous though.'
'I know sweetheart, I know.' Harry knew there wasn't much he could say to help her through the nerves, so he just held her. 'Why don't we get up, have a shower and get some breakfast, alright?'
'Alright Harry, you go shower and I'll have one after you.'
'Are you sure, you could come in with me.'
'No, you go Harry.' she leaned up and kissed him and he nodded and went into the bathroom while Ginny stayed in bed.
He walked out and saw Ginny hadn't moved. 'You okay Gin?' Harry said as he sat on the bed.
'Yeah, I'm fine Harry, you don't need to worry. I'll go have a shower and meet you down stairs.'
'Alright,' Harry watched her go as he got dressed and headed down stairs. 'Morning mum, dad.' Harry said as he sat down.
'Morning,' both he's parents said. 'You look a little tired Harry, everything alright?' Lily asked.
'Ginny had a bit of a bad night, nervous about going out today and I'm worried about how she'll handle it.'
'Everyone will be there for her while you're on stage, you've worked that out to make sure she's not alone.'
'Yeah, I know, can't stop me worrying though.'
'I keep telling you I'll be alright,' Ginny said as she sat down on Harry's lap. 'I know I'll be a little nervous, but I'll have everyone around me.' she leaned in and kissed Harry.
'I know sweetheart,' Harry held her tight, 'Now remember what I told you, after I sing the first song to you, don't panic if you see me disappear, I'll be right back, we're making a big entrance, one of Liam's idea's with a little of my own thrown in.'
'Yeah I remember, and I can't wait to see it.' Ginny grinned.
'That's just one of the surprises,' Harry smiled wickedly.
'Normally I wouldn't like you keeping things from me Harry, but this time I will.' Ginny kissed him fiercely. 'Alright we better eat so we can get there.' Ginny took a deep breath kissed Harry again and sat next to him.
'So is everything set up out there son?' James asked.
'Yeah, we got the stage and our clothes all ready to go, set everything up yesterday, and some of the pictures from Joan are hanging up as well. But there charmed so no one will see them until we all are about to come on stage.'
The four of them sat and ate breakfast and talked until they were ready to go. The others were meeting them at Hogwarts.
'We ready then?' Harry said.
'We'll just go get Hayden and Holly and be right out.' James said as he and Lily walked into the other rooms.
'You ready sweetheart?' Harry asked Ginny.
'Yep, I'm ready Harry,' Ginny put her arms around him, holding him tight while they waited.
'Ok, we're ready,' James said as he and he's wife walked out with the twins.
'Alright,' Harry kept he's arm around Ginny and they all walked outside and past the wards, 'Ready Gin?'
'Yeah, let's go.' Ginny took a deep breath and nodded to Harry and he turned on the spot and apparated.
The six of them appeared outside the gates of Hogwarts and walked through, Harry keeping a tight arm around Ginny as he felt her nerves. They saw the rest of the Weasley's, Sirius and the band all standing together talking to Kingsley and made their way over to them. Harry was still getting looks from everyone as he past. Everyone greeted each other, talked for a while until Kingsley told everyone to take a seat.
Harry sat with Ginny in the first row, along with he's parents, Hayden, Holly, Charlie, Katie and the twins and listened to Kingsley. Then he introduced Harry and he kissed Ginny and walked up and stood in front of everyone.
'Everyone sitting here today has suffered from the war in one way or another, just like people all over has suffered. I have for the last twenty one years and a lot of you has for a lot longer than that.' Harry paused and looked over at everyone, before continuing.
'Most of us have lost loved ones, mothers, fathers, sons, daughters, brother or sisters along the way.' Harry looked at the Weasley's as he said this. 'But now it's a new era in the wizarding world, A time of peace, a time to make new friends or to get reacquainted with old ones, a time to find lovers or to just fall in love, a time to get married and have a family. It's time to live and be happy and I for one are going to do all I can to live that peaceful, happy life with my wife, my family and my friends as should every one of you who helped to bring peace to our world and our way of life. Thank you.' The applause for Harry's speech was deafening as he made he's way back down to sit beside Ginny.
'Now right after lunch the celebration concert featuring Harry Potter and the Phoenix Flames will commence, but I'd like to ask Harry Potter to please make he's way back up to me.'
Harry looked quizzically at Kingsley for a few seconds, wondering what he was up to this time. He got up and stepped up beside Kingsley.
'As everyone knows, it's thanks to Harry that we all have a chance to have that happy, peaceful life he mentioned.' Kingsley turned to Harry with a smile on he's face. 'Harry Potter, we would like to honour you with naming this day, Harry Potter day and to ask if you would please light the flame of remembrance.' Kingsley nodded to Harry and he turned to face the torch beside him. He conjured a flame and lit the torch and watched as it ran right to the top and started to swirl. Everyone sat watching the flames flash and swirl then burst out and revealed a large statue of Harry.
Harry stood there in shocked staring at the statue, then turned to face everyone as he heard the applause. He saw Ginny, and he's whole family standing applauding with tears running down their faces and felt himself getting choked up as Kingsley put a hand on he's shoulder.
'You can always surprise me Kingsley, but who's idea was this?'
'Everyone's Harrys, for the last three years since the battle, the ministry has been bombarded with letters wanting a statue of you placed on the grounds of Hogwarts. Some wanted it in the great hall as that's where you finished it, but we all though outside would be better.'
'I really don't know what to say, I'm…I'm actually lost for words right now.' Harry said looking back at the statue then back to Kingsley. 'Please tell me there are no more surprises Kingsley?'
'Maybe just one more, but you can sit down for that one.' Kingsley laughed as Harry shook he's head and went back down to he's family. 'Alright everyone, we'll break for lunch, then the concert will begin right after. Thank you.' Kingsley said as he stepped down to join Harry and he's family.
Ginny pulled Harry into her arms, 'I'm so proud of you Harry, but you should have seen the look on your face.'
'Don't worry Ginny, my photographer took some pictures of Harry when the statue revealed itself.' James said laughing, 'So you'll be able to show him how stunned he looked in tomorrow's addition of the Daily Prophet.'
'Stunned, I'm absolutely shocked,' Harry said still glancing at the statue of himself.
Everyone came up to congratulate him and to thank him again before they all walked up to the castle to have lunch and talking excitedly while they ate. Almost all of Harry's former students came up to him, still asking if he was ever going to come back to teach and was disappointed when he told them he wasn't. Then it was time to get the concert underway so everyone made their way back outside and noticed that the chairs had been moved back away from the stage.
Harry stood at the side with Kingsley until everyone took their seats, 'Where's the rest of the band Harry?' Kingsley asked.
'We have a little surprise entrance for everyone, I'm doing my song for Ginny first, then we'll all be on stage.' Harry grinned at him.
'So you're the one doing surprises now, are you Harry?'
'Just one or two,' Harry laughed. 'Looks like everyone is seated, I'll go do my first song, then start the show.' Harry walked up on stage and faced the huge crowd. 'Welcome everyone to the celebration concert, as most people know by now I like to start with a song for my beautiful wife. I love you Ginny.' Harry blew her a kiss and sat at the piano to Ginny. When he finished, he stood up, winked and blew another kiss to Ginny as the applause got very loud, then Harry disappeared in front of everyone and people gasped and looked around until they heard a voice.
'Please welcome to the stage, Harry Potter and the Phoenix Flames,' then a burst of flames flew into the air and a large picture of Harry and the band appeared behind the stage. Everyone applauded and shouted, then started looking around as lights flashed and fireworks flew into the air.
Then everyone saw them, flying fast towards the grassed area. They flew around the screaming crowd, then hovered high above the stage. Their brooms vanished and they just hovered, with their arms folded, looking down just like the large picture behind the stage. They floated slowly down as everyone screamed louder and applauded. There were a lot of whistles as everyone saw Harry and the band in their tight leather outfits. Harry and the band landed softly on the stage, Harry in the centre of the four members of the Phoenix Flames and stayed there with their arms folded until the music started. Harry gave Ginny a wink as they all started to perform intricate and complicated dance steps as they sang, moving all around the stage. Each member of the band sang a section of the song. When they finished, the crowd went crazy.
Ginny, all the Weasley and their friends all looked shocked as they applauded. Then Harry went into another song, still with the band next to him, but this time he sang himself but they all still danced together around the stage and the crowd got more frenzied. When they finished, the rest of the band went and picked up their instruments and Harry grabbed he's guitar and started playing. They played for an hour before they took a break and they left the stage to join their family and friends.
'That was amazing,' Ron said as he walked up to Harry. 'I didn't know you could dance Harry, but then I shouldn't be surprise, you can usually do anything when you set your mind to it.'
'Thanks Ron,' Harry said giving he's friend a hug.
'You look so different Harry,' Hermione said as she hugged Harry still with a surprised look on her face, just like all of he's old friends.
Everyone came up to Harry and the band telling them how much they enjoyed the show. Ginny noticed that a lot of girls and woman were all staring at Harry in he's outfit.
'I think you've made yourself some more fans Harry.' Ginny nodded her head towards a group of woman standing not far away all gazing at him.
Harry turned and gave them all a smile and a wave before he pulled Ginny into he's arms. 'Maybe, but you're the only fan I'm interested in. Oh, I wanted to show everyone something, especially you.' Harry turned to he's friends and family. 'Hey everyone,' Harry waited. 'I want you to look at these pictures,' Harry concentrated and large pictures of Harry and Ginny flashed above the stage, changing every few seconds to a new one. All the pictures were of Harry and Ginny in their tight leather outfits, and all in different poses. Harry looked around the crowd as they watched the pictures and saw all the men gazing at Ginny's picture then back at the real Ginny in Harry's arms. 'I think you've got a few fans as well there my sweet Ginny.' Harry nodded he's head and Ginny looked around and did what Harry did. She smiled and waved then turned back to Harry.
'They turned out really good, didn't they?'
'Yeah, they did and you look so hot.' Harry leaned down and kissed Ginny tenderly but Ginny deepened the kiss.
'If they keep going, Harry won't be able to finish off the show.' Liam said as everyone watched Harry and Ginny snogging fiercely. 'And you're making your fans jealous Harry.'
Everyone laughed loudly, but Harry and Ginny never pulled apart. 'No use trying Liam, we should know after all this time, they'll let each other go when their ready.' Patrick said as he stood there with he's arm around Karen.
'That entrance was amazing, who came up with that idea?' Hermione asked as she stood with everyone.
'Liam and Harry, Liam thought arriving on brooms would be good, then Harry decided to have us hover, then vanish the brooms before floating us all down. Cool hey?' John said.
Minerva McGonagall walked over to them. 'Do you know how long they will be?' she asked everyone looking towards Harry and Ginny.
'You're guess is as good as ours Minerva.' James said smiling as he looked at he's son.
Harry and Ginny finally pulled apart, but kept their eyes on each other and Charlie put he's hand on Harry's shoulder.
'No time now you two, Harry's got to finish the show.' Charlie said laughing as he saw the looks on Harry and Ginny's faces.
'Um, yeah,' Harry said, breathing heavily then shook he's head. 'Yeah, I do.' Harry said and looked around at everyone. 'We should head back up.'
'Harry, is that Fawkes in that picture?' Minerva asked.
'Yeah, I thought since the band is called the Phoenix Flames, I'd have the new pictures with him in it. They look good, don't they Minerva?'
'Yes they definitely do Harry, and you look completely difference from the young boy that used to always get into so much trouble here.'
Everyone laughed. 'Yeah, I suppose I do look different, and I am a little different from that small boy.'
'Could I have everyone's attention?' Paul called from the stage, and he waited until everyone took their seat and the band stood just off stage watching him. 'I'm Paul Wentworth, Harry Potter and the Phoenix Flame's manager. I have an award to present to them, so if you could make your way up on stage.' Harry, Liam, Nicky, John, and Patrick walked up on stage and stood next to Paul. 'Katie, could you come up as well.' Paul said as he looked at her, Katie looked puzzled then handed little Harry to Ginny and walked up on stage to join the others. 'It's my great pleasure to present to you all these awards, for selling the most albums in history in the wizarding world and the muggle world.' the crowd applauded loudly as Paul handed out awards to Harry, Liam, Nicky, John, Patrick and Katie. A photographer took a heap of pictures, then Kingsley walked back up on stage.
'I have one more announcement than the concert can continue. As from tomorrow, all the recipients of the order of merlin first, second and third class, as well as the recipient of the order of the phoenix that I awarded here two years ago will have their own chocolate frog cards.' Kingsley waved he's wand and everyone received a chocolate frog and everyone applauded again. Kingsley gave Harry a hug. 'Now let the concert continue.' he walked off stage and sat down with everyone else.
Harry smiled, looking down at Ginny, Ron and Hermione, then sat at the piano to sing one of he's new songs. They played for another hour before the finished with you'll never walk alone, then made their way off stage to join their family and their friends.
'That was brilliant Harry, are those songs going to be on your new album?' George asked as he walked over with Angelina.
'Yeah, we just started recording, this is the first time we've played them.'
'You're dancing was great Harry, all of you look good.' Angelina said. 'I'm not used to seeing you like that, usually you were flying around looking for the snitch.'
Harry laughed loudly. 'Yeah, not many people have seen me like that, so what do you think of the new outfits?'
'They look really…really good.' Angelina said and she couldn't help looking Harry up and down.
'Hey,' George said as he pulled he's girlfriend into he's arms. 'Stop checking out my brother-in-law.
'I can't help it, he just looks so different and so hot.'
Everyone around them broke up into laughter at the embarrassed look on Harry's face. Ginny put her arms around him and looked at Angelina.
'I agree with you Angelina, he does look hot, and soooo sexy.'
'Alright, you're going to give him a big head, not that he hasn't already got one.' Charlie said walking over to them.
'Alright, enough,' Harry shook he's head, and then spotted John talking to Baily. 'Gin, look over there, does that look more than just two friends talking?'
Ginny looked where Harry indicated and she smiled. 'Yes, it does, you can tell from their body language. Now I know why you never see Baily with anyone.'
'Well, everyone else is coming back for dinner, why don't I ask Baily as well?'
'Still playing matchmaker Harry,' Ginny cuddled into him.
'I just want our friends to be as happy as we are sweetheart.' Harry looked down at Ginny, caressing her face. 'You look a little pale, today been a bit much for you?'
'Yeah, maybe a little, I've been feeling a little off the last week or so, nerves about today probably.'
'Well, we'll be going home shortly.' Harry kissed her tenderly.
'Harry,' Liam said as he walked over to the kissing couple and put a hand on he's shoulder. 'Harry, we need to sign some pictures for everyone before we can leave.'
'Oh yeah, right,' Harry said as he looked at Liam, and saw the table being set up near the stage. 'Come on then, sweetheart, you coming over with me or going over with the family?'
'You go for now, I'll be with mum and dad.' Ginny kissed Harry again, but deepened the kiss.
'Come on, the sooner we do this the sooner you can get home.' Liam said shaking he's head.
Harry and Ginny pulled apart slowly, their breathing heavy again. 'Yeah, you've got a point Liam.' Harry touched Ginny's face again then nodded and walked away. Harry, Liam, Nicky, John and Patrick all sat down and people came up and got a signed picture. Most wanted Harry's but all the band members got asked for a lot as well, then some asked Harry if Ginny could sign one. 'Ah, yeah,' Harry looked around and sent Ginny he's feelings and she turned to look at him and he waved her over.
'Hey you, you wanted me sweetheart?'
'I always want you, but I was asked if you'd sign one of the pictures of us.' Harry pulled Ginny onto he's lap and pushed a picture towards her.
'Oh, okay,' Ginny said as she smiled and looked up at the man and he's wife standing at the table. She quickly signed the picture and handed it to them.
'Thank you so much Mrs. Potter and I have to tell you, you and your husband look fantastic in these pictures.' the woman said smiling at Ginny.
'Thanks,' Ginny's grin got bigger as she watched them walk away, then a heap more people came up wanting not just Harry and the bands but Ginny's as well.
'You're a star baby, but you've always been mine.' Harry leaned in and kissed her again then looked back up. 'Hey Cho, how you been.' Harry said looking at he's old girlfriend.
'I've been good Harry, hello Ginny.'
'Hi Cho,' Ginny said.
'These pictures are really good, could you sign one for me?'
'Ah sure,' Ginny smiled at her and signed the picture then Harry did as well.
'Did you enjoy the show Cho?' Harry asked her.
'It was brilliant Harry, I went to your last concert. You guys are great.'
'You should have let me know, I would have got you tickets.'
'Thanks, but when are you doing another one?'
'The next one's in Australia, in eight weeks. Here, I'm not sure at the moment, with my work at the Wizengamot, I have to work around that. I'll let you know when we work out details, if we do another set of concerts this year it'll probably be around Christmas, new year. Hang on a minute,' Harry looked around and spotted Karen. 'Karen,' he waited until she walked over. 'Do you think we could schedule in some more concerts here around Christmas?'
'Let me check your schedule Harry,' Karen opened her note book. 'You've got a lot on, but if you really want to, then we could probably work it out.'
'Thanks Karen,' Harry said then turned back to Cho. 'I'll let you know Cho if I can swing it.'
'Thanks, I better go. It was good to see you both again.' she smiled and walked off down towards the other members of the band.
'I think your ex still has a thing for you Harry.' Ginny smirked at him.
'You're the only one I have a thing for Mrs. Potter.' Harry kissed her fiercely when they heard a cough and looked up. 'Oh.' Harry said looking surprised.
'I was wondering if I could have a word with you Harry?' Draco Malfoy said as he stood there looking slightly embarrassed.
'Yeah, sure,' Harry kissed Ginny again, 'I'll be right back.' they stood and Harry walked away with Draco. 'What can I do for you?'
'Um, I just wanted to say thank you for letting me out on early release. I know we will never be friends Harry, but I was surprised you did let me out.'
'Well, like I said, I saw what happened that night, I saw you lower your wand and I knew you wouldn't have done it and I read you very carefully Draco, I knew you were telling the truth, and I told the Wizengamot the truth about what I saw and what I read in you, so they voted to release you.'
Draco nodded, then stuck he's hand out to Harry. 'Thanks Harry.'
Harry looked at him for a second then shook he's hand and watched him walk away before turning back and spotted Ron watching him.
'What did the little ferret want Harry?'
'He wanted to thank me for giving him an early release.' Harry said as he and Ron walked back over to the table.
'Yeah, he should thank you, I don't think I could have done it and let him go.'
'Yeah I know Ron, but he would never have done it, so I think I did the right thing.'
'You always do Harry, I'll let you finished you're signing. We heading back to your place right after that, or is there more you have to do.'
'Just some more pictures I think, then I can leave. But you know, if you want you could head over there now.'
'No, I'll stick around for a while, go finish and I'll see you later Harry.'
'Alright Ron,' Harry smiled and walked back over to the table and started signing again. Harry looked around at everyone and saw smiles and laughter and thought, this is what we all fought for and he couldn't stop the huge smile coming to he's face.
'What are you grinning about Harry?' Charlie said as he walked over to him.
'This Charlie,' Harry waved he's hand around at everyone as he stood up. 'This, everyone's is happy and safe, this is why we all fought so we could all live in a peaceful world.'
Charlie looked at Harry and saw how happy he looked. 'Yes Harry, this is the reason why we all fought and it's mainly down to you and I think you've finally come to terms with that and why everyone respects you so much. You gave everyone this Harry, gave everyone a chance to live and have happy, fulfilling lives and I for one am very grateful to you for that.'
Charlie pulled Harry to him hugging him tightly, then let him go. 'Thanks Charlie, I have come to terms with that. And I'm happy that everything is finally working out, not just for me but for everyone.' Harry and Charlie stood together looking around at all the happy faces on their friends and family, and they both couldn't stop smiling.
Everyone arrived back at the Potter house for dinner. Everyone talked and laughed while they ate and enjoyed the time with their friends and family. When everyone finished, they'd wandered to all different parts of the house and Harry stood over next to Albus Dumbledore's painting, staring around at his family. Every one of them looked happy and were enjoying themselves and he couldn't stop grinning.
'You look happy Harry.' Albus said looking down at him.
'Yeah Albus, I am. Everyone's happy, and safe, I have my family and friends around me, I couldn't ask for more. My life is finally coming together.'
'Yes Harry, everyone is safe and happy. And you deserve to be happy as well, and I'm pleased that you've finally found some peace in your life my boy.'
'Thanks Albus,' Harry smiled at him before walking over and slipped his arms around he's wife, 'Hey beautiful.'
'Hey you, enjoying yourself?' Ginny smiled up at him.
'Yeah, I am, how could I not Gin, look around. We have everyone we care about around us, everyone's happy. What more could anyone ask for.' Harry leaned down and kissed Ginny tenderly.
'Hey, everyone, has Harry told you about some of the things he gets sent from he's fans.' Charlie said smirking at Harry as he stopped kissing Ginny.
'Oh come on Charlie.' Harry said as he shook he's head. 'You wouldn't do that to me.'
'Wouldn't I, I always said I'd find a way to get you Harry, even if it's not in the way I meant?' Charlie laughed.
'Well, are you going to tell us what they send you Harry?' Ron asked walking over to him.
'No, you're kidding aren't you.' Harry said grimacing.
'I'll tell you.' Liam said as he walked over and joined them.
'Hey.' Harry turned towards him, 'you going to do that to me Liam?'
'Yes,' Liam laughed.
'Alright, fine.' Harry said and he walked away not wanting to listen to this.
'Come on then, don't leave us in suspense.' George said grinning, looking at Liam and Charlie then at Harry.
'Well, Karen said he gets lots of stuffed animals. Owls, hippogriffs, you know, stuff like that. But he also gets sent…' Liam laughed as he looked over at Harry standing near the kitchen shaking his head.
'Gets what, come on.' George said.
'Ladies underwear,' Liam said and everyone broke up into hysterics, 'As well as…'
'Liam,' Harry said scowling at him.
'Men's underwear,' John said and again everyone broke up into loud laughter and looked at Harry and saw he'd gone red with embarrassment. John walked over to him. 'Sorry Harry, couldn't help it.'
'Just because you like to get into men's underwear John, doesn't mean I do.'
'Oh poor baby,' John said and he couldn't stop himself and kissed Harry full on the mouth and everyone broke up again.
'John cut it out, I told you before, you can swing anyway you want, just don't go coming onto to me. I like the ladies, well one lady anyway.' Harry couldn't help but laugh.
'Just kidding Harry, I told you, you're not my type.' John said smiling and walked over to Baily, 'Now this is more my type.' and John pulled Baily into his arms, kissing him in front of everyone.
'Alright, there's a spare room upstairs if you want it.' Harry said laughing seeing he's two friends going at it.
Ginny was laughing, watching John and Baily snogging, then she swayed. 'Harry,' she called and she collapsed onto the ground.
'Ginny,' Molly said and Harry spun around seeing Ginny on the ground and raced over.
'Gin, sweetheart, Baily get over here,' Harry yelled.
'Harry, let's get her upstairs.' Baily said and waited until Harry picked her up and carried her upstairs and straight over to the bed.
Baily waved his wand over Ginny as Harry paced back and forth. For a half hour Baily stood waving he's wand until Ginny started to come round.
'Ginny, baby,' Harry said sitting down next to her. 'Baily, she's as white a ghost.'
'How do you feel Ginny?' Baily asked her.
'Dizzy, and a little sick.'
'Do you know what's wrong with her Baily?' Harry asked looking at him.
'Yes I know what's wrong.' Baily said smiling down at them, 'You're pregnant Ginny.'
'What?!, but I thought…' Ginny said wide eyed then looked at Harry and saw the shocked look on he's face, then he smiled.
'I'd say six weeks.' Baily smiled.
Harry's grin disappeared and he turned to Baily. 'Six weeks, you're sure?'
'Yes, I'm sure Harry, is something wrong?' Baily asked him looking puzzled.
'Can you be more specific, is there a spell that can pinpoint the exact date?'
'Oh, you don't think…Harry.' Ginny looked at her husband, then to Baily as tears came to her eyes, then back to Harry. 'It can't, not with the damage, it had to be after you healed me.'
'I see what you're both thinking, and yes there is a spell to tell you specifically when you fell.'
'Can you do it now Baily?' Harry said standing up to let the healer get closer to Ginny.
'Harry, does it really matter?' Ginny said looking at Harry.
'What, of course it matters, don't you want to know one way or another' Harry said.
'Alright, Baily could you let us know.' Ginny said as she watched Harry and saw how upset he looked but she felt how angry he was.
'Alright,' Baily moved back towards the bed and waved he's wand a few times, then looked at Ginny, then at Harry.
'Well,' Harry said looking at him.
'Forty four days.' Baily said looking sadly at Harry.
'I see,' Harry said and he started to pace again.
'I'll leave you two alone,' Baily said and walked back down stairs.
'How is she Baily,' Molly said walking over to him.
'She's fine,' Baily said and sat down, then he saw all the questioning looks. 'Sorry, you'll have to wait for Harry and Ginny to tell you.' Baily put he's head down so he didn't have to look at anyone.
'Come on Baily, you have to give us something.' Charlie said looking at him. 'There's got to be something with the way you look.'
'You're got to be fucking kidding me,' everyone heard Harry yell as he stormed down the stairs.
'Harry, it might be our only chance.' Ginny said as she walked down after him.
'I'd rather not have a chance at all than that Ginny.' Harry said fiercely.
'Harry, please just think about it.'
'I've never said no to you Ginny, but I'm bloody well saying it now. No, there's no way.' Harry said angrily.
'I can't Harry, please.' Ginny said as she walked closer to Harry.
'You can't expect me to do that Gin, there's no fucking way, not after everything.'
'What's going on?' Charlie said walking over to the pair of them.
'Stay out of this Charlie.' Harry yelled but he was still looking at he's wife. 'What are you going to do?'
Ginny had tears falling down her face as she looked at Harry. 'I can't Harry, please try to understand.' Everyone stood watching the pair, they saw Ginny upset and Harry angry.
'You need to choose, right now. What's it going to be Ginny, that or me?' Harry said fiercely.
'Please, don't do that, don't make me choose. I can't.' Ginny said pleadingly as she stared at her husband.
'Fine, Sirius, can I stay at your place for a while?' Harry said but still kept he's eyes on Ginny.
'Of course you can, but what's going on?'
'Harry, please.' Ginny said and she took a step closer to him.
'You can't ask that of me, no fucking way, so make up your mind Gin, yes or no?' Harry said angrily.
'I can't, you can't ask me to do that.'
'When you've changed your mind, you'll know where I'll be. Let me know and I'll be back, but not before.' Harry looked fiercely at his wife, then turned and disappeared.
Ginny sank onto the lounge and started crying hard and Charlie sat beside her, pulling her into he's arms. 'Ginny, what's going on?' he asked her, but she just shook her head and kept crying into Charlie's arms.
'I think we all should leave,' Liam said as he watched Ginny, knowing something bad was going on.
'Yeah, good idea,' Bill said and he walked over to his parents, kissed them and left, then all the other Weasley's.
One by one, everyone left, apart from Charlie, Katie, Arthur, and Molly. James and Lily were looking at Ginny then turned to Sirius.
'Why don't you go and talk to Harry, find out how he is and what's going on?' James said.
'Yeah, alright, come on Nicky, let's go.' Sirius grabbed her hand and they walked over to the fireplace.
'Ginny, everyone's gone, can you tell us what's going on?' Molly asked her daughter.
Ginny sniffed a few times, the sat up but kept her arms around her brother. 'I'm…I'm pregnant.' and Ginny broke down again.
'But this should be good news, shouldn't it?' Arthur asked he's daughter.
Ginny kept her head buried in Charlie's chest. 'It's not Harry's.' Ginny sobbed harder.
'Oh, I see.' Arthur said and he looked around at everyone.
'Gin, why were you and Harry fighting over this?' Charlie asked looking at his sister with a puzzled expression on he's face.
'It might be our only chance to have a baby Charlie but Harry doesn't want it.'
Charlie, Katie, Molly, Arthur, James and Lily all realised what was going on and why Harry was so angry.
Sirius and Nicky stepped out of the fire and saw Harry pacing, slamming he's fist into he's legs as he went. Sirius walked over and put a hand on he's shoulder and stopped he's pacing.
'Harry, what's going on?'
'Ginny's pregnant,' Harry said angrily and saw the puzzled look on he's godfather's face. 'It's not mine Sirius, it's he's.' Harry yanked himself free and started pacing again.
Sirius understood now why Harry was angry and walked over to him and pulled him into he's arms, holding him tight until he calmed down.
'Are you alright now Harry?' Sirius asked.
'No,' Harry sat down with he's head in he's hands. 'She wants to keep it because it's the only chance we have, but I don't, I can't be a father to he's baby, there's no way I can do that.'
'I'm sorry Harry.' Sirius said as he pulled him back into he's arms. 'You want Ginny to get rid of it, don't you?'
Harry looked up at Sirius, 'Yeah, I do, how could I live with that and I can't understand why she would want to, not after what he did to her. How can she want to be reminded of that all the time? I know I don't want to and I know I will. Every time I looked at it, it would remind me of him and what happened.'
'So what are you going to do?' Sirius asked.
'Well, I'm not going back until she changes her mind, I can't.' Harry put he's head in he's hands again as he felt the tears falling from he's eyes. 'I want kids more than anything Sirius, but I want my wife to have my children, not someone else's.'
Sirius sat beside Harry keeping he's hand on he's shoulder. He looked at Nicky and knew she was feeling torn for both of them, just like he was and didn't know what they could say or do to help them.
'Of course he wouldn't want it Ginny, how could you think he would?' Charlie asked looking down at he's sister.
'Charlie,' Arthur said.
Charlie stood up and looked at he's wife then back at he's father. 'I know I wouldn't have if Katie had fallen pregnant to Sutton after…' Charlie shook he's head and looked at his wife. 'Sorry Katie.'
'It's alright Charlie.'
Charlie turned back to he's sister. 'I can understand where Harry's coming from Ginny. You can't ask this of him, that would be just too much to ask of anyone.'
'But what if we can never have another baby?' Ginny said and started crying again.
'I think you're being very selfish Ginny, I'm sorry if that hurts you to hear but you can't expect Harry to raise a child that's not he's and especially how that child was conceived and who the father is. I can't understand how you could.' Charlie said as he started pacing again.
'I want to be able to have a baby Charlie, can't you understand that?'
'So, what, anybody's baby will do, is that it, you don't need it to be your husbands, Harry doesn't need to be part of it.' Charlie said fiercely.
'Charlie,' Arthur shouted at he's son.
'I'm sorry Gin, but I'm on Harry's side this time and if you would rather have this baby than your husband, than your going about it the right way.'
'He'll come back when he's had time to think about this,' Ginny said scowling at her brother.
'No Ginny, he won't come back. You should know that better than me. He might love you Ginny, but he will not come back if you ask this of him.' Charlie started shaking he's head and he paced again. 'I'm sorry Gin, but I can't accept this and I understand why Harry can't either.' Charlie turned to Katie, 'I'm going to go see him, I'll meet you at home alright Katie?'
'Alright Charlie, be careful.' Katie kissed him and watched him walk to the fireplace, he turned back once more than stepped into the fire and disappeared.
Charlie stepped out of Sirius' fire. Harry, Sirius and Nicky looked at him. 'If you've come to change my mind Charlie, forget it, I can't.' Harry said as he stood up and stepped closer to him.
'I haven't,' Charlie said calmly.
'Well, did Ginny send you to try and change my mind?'
'No, she thinks you will when you've had time to think about this, but I think you're right. Remember, I could have been in your position Harry, and there's no way I would have wanted that either.'
Harry put he's arms around Charlie, 'Thanks Charlie, yeah, you are the only one who could understand how I'm feeling.'
'Come and sit down Harry,' Charlie led Harry over to the couch.
'Why is she doing this? There's still a chance we can have our own, especially after I healed her.'
'She doesn't want to take that chance, she's not certain she could get pregnant again.'
'I'd rather never have kids than for Ginny to have his.' Harry said angrily.
'Are you going to try and talk to her again?'
'I'll try but not till I calm down,' Harry said, 'But if I can't talk her around, I'm leaving, I can't stay and watch my wife carrying another man's child, I won't, no matter how much I love her.'
'Why don't we go back, you talk to Ginny see what she has to say. If she doesn't change her mind then come and stay with me.' Charlie smiled at Harry.
'Well, I suppose if Ginny's going to be stubborn about this, the twins would keep me calm. Alright Charlie, if you sure it'll be fine with Katie.'
'Course it will, you know Katie would do anything for you Harry.' Charlie gripped he's shoulder.
'Thanks Charlie, alright, let's go and talk to my wife, see what she has to say.' Harry stood up and turned to Sirius. 'Thanks Sirius, I'll talk to you later.' Harry pulled Sirius into he's arm.
'Anything for you Harry, you know that. And just remember, we love you and are here for you and if you want to stay here at any time, you don't need to ask.'
'I know, I love you too, I'll see you later, you too Nicky.' Harry said.
Harry and Charlie walked to the fireplace and flooed back to the Potter house and found Ginny still sitting with her parents on the couch.
'You came back, I knew you would change your mind.' Ginny said as she stood and walked over to Harry.
'No, I haven't, I just came back to ask you if you've changed your mind, but by the sound of it you haven't?' Harry said scowling.
'Harry please, can't you understand.' Ginny said looking up at him and put her hands to his chest.
Harry looked down at her and felt how much she wanted this and he got angry. He pulled her hands away roughly, 'Then I'm leaving,' he turned to Charlie, 'I'll go pack my things.' Harry walked away and up the stairs, into he's room. He grabbed he's old rucksack out of the wardrobe and threw all he's clothes into it, along with the two wands. He shrunk he's guitar and put it in there as well. He walked into the bathroom, grabbed a few things, then walked back down stairs.
'You're not even willing to talk about this Harry?' Ginny said standing in front of him.
'There's nothing to talk about Ginny, not unless you change your mind.' Harry stared at her and waited.
'I can't, please don't ask me to do that.' Ginny said as tears came to her eyes. 'I love you Harry, we have to talk about this and try to work things out.'
'I love you too Gin, but unless you change your mind, then I'm sorry, you're throwing away our marriage for another man's child, a man that raped and tortured you in case you forgot.' Harry walked over to he's parents. 'Come visit me at Charlie's, I've got a feeling I'm going to need you.' Harry put he's arms around both he's parents hugging them tight.
'Don't bother, I'll leave, you stay with your parents.' Ginny shouted and turned to her parents. 'I'll come home with you, if that's alright?'
'Of course Ginny dear, if you're sure?' Molly asked as she stood up looking between her daughter and her son-in-law.
'I'm sure, I'll go get my things.' Ginny walked up the stairs and into her room packing her things, she couldn't stop the tears falling as she looked around. She walked back down stairs. 'I'm ready,' Ginny said sniffing as she looked over at Harry but he was looking the other way, keeping he's back to her. 'Let's go.' Molly and Arthur nodded to her and the three of them walked over to the fireplace. Molly and Arthur flooed away and Ginny turned to Harry. 'You know where I'll be if you change your mind Harry.' she waited but Harry didn't move, so she stepped into the fire and disappeared.
Harry looked at Baily, 'How long has she got to change her mind Baily?'
'For it to be safe, forty six days,' Baily said looking at Harry knowing exactly what he was asking. Harry threw he's bag against the wall and stormed into the library, slamming the door behind him. 'I'll get going, if he needs me, let me know?' Baily said.
'We will Baily, and thanks.' Charlie said and watched as the healer stepped into the fireplace and disappeared.
'Do you think they can work this out Charlie?' Lily asked with tears in her eyes.
'No, not unless my sister comes to her senses, I better go, leave him alone for a while. Tell Harry if he needs to talk to me let me know and I'll come straight over.' Charlie kissed Lily and hugged James.
'We will Charlie.' James said and watched as he stepped into the fire and vanished. 'I'm going in to see how he is.' James said as he walked down to the library and opened the door. He saw Harry standing at the window staring out. 'Harry, are you okay?' James said as he walked over.
'No,' Harry turned and looked at he's father. 'Why is she being so stubborn over this, how could she want he's baby?' Harry walked over to the couch and sat down. 'I don't get it, I really don't.'
James sat next to Harry, 'I can't really understand myself Harry. But then again, in one way I can understand why Ginny is doing this, she wants to be a mother, but in another I can't understand why she would want he's baby. I just don't know son, I'm just as confused as you.'
'She's willing to destroy our marriage over this, after everything we've been through. I don't know, maybe…' Harry said and put he's head back on the couch.
'Maybe what son?' James asked.
'Maybe we just weren't meant to be together, even with the bond. Everything that's happened between us, is more than most couples go through in a life time and we've only been married for a couple of years.'
James looked at he's son and saw he looked relatively calm, plus no tears. 'Harry, I don't understand something. Everything I've seen you go through or heard that's happened to you, your usually angry and busting something or crying, but this time you're okay. Why is that?'
'Um, I'm not sure dad, but I think it's because I know I'm right. I was the same when I turned myself into the Wizengamot. I knew it was the right thing to do, I was only crying because I felt how much pain Ginny was in and I saw how much it hurt all of you. I don't know, maybe I've just had enough and I've got no more tears or anger left.'
Harry got up and started pacing around the room, 'I've got to get her to change her mind, but I just don't know how. I need to think, I'll be in the studio.' Harry walked out of the library and straight into the studio and picked up he's guitar and started playing one tune after another.
Lily and James stood at the door to the studio watching Harry play he's guitar when Charlie walked up to them. 'What are you doing back here Charlie?' James asked him.
'I was worried what he might do, so I thought I'd come back. I just wanted to make sure he was okay.'
'You're a good man Charlie,' Lily said and kissed he's cheek.
'He's been in here since just after you left, playing just like he is now.' James said nodding he's head towards Harry.
'At least he's not hitting the walls or blasting anything, that's a good sign.'
'You know I can hear you right.' Harry said but kept playing until he was finished and he looked up.
Charlie, James and Lily walked closer to him. 'We just wanted to see how you were Harry.' Charlie said.
'I'm okay actually, because I know I'm right in this and if Ginny wants to throw away our marriage, there's nothing I can do, because I won't see her again until it's gone.' Harry said calmly as he put he's guitar down and sat at the piano and started playing quietly.
'Harry, you are going to try and talk to her, get her to change her mind, aren't you?' Charlie asked.
'No, I told her what I want, now it's up to her.'
'I don't get you Harry, you love Ginny. Everyone knows that, but you're just giving up.'
'I do love her, with all my heart and soul, but I can't do this anymore, I can't fight anymore. I just don't have the strength to get into a fight with her. I'm leaving our marriage up to Ginny and if she wants this kid, then that's it, I'll just have to start a life without her.' Harry said but he never looked up, just kept playing. Charlie, Lily and James all looked at Harry then at each other, all of them looking worried.
