Chapter thirteen
Harry and Ginny were getting the place ready for the party, bar staff, waiters and caterers were all over the place setting up. The Weasley boys had helped put up a large marquee and the stage the day before. Everyone was due to arrive within an hour and Liam had brought the band through the wards to show them were to set up.
Harry had finished dressing in some of his clothes he bought for the concert and Ginny had brought a brand new deep blue short dress to wear. Harry turned around after he finished dressing and saw Ginny putting on the last of her jewellery. She turned and saw Harry looked at her knowing what he was feeling.
'We can't Harry, everyone will be here soon, we don't have time.' she felt what he was feeling but she could see it as well and it was starting to turn her on as well. 'No Harry, not now, it's taken me too long to get ready.' she took a step back from him trying to make herself control herself.
'I know, but god you look good,' he was looking her up and down with a smouldering look. 'I know, we'll get to that later.' Harry shook his head. 'Come on let's head down, before the guests start to arrive.' he walked closer to Ginny and kissed her neck not wanting to mess up her makeup.
They walked down the stairs as Liam walked inside. 'Harry, Ginny, you both look great. I've just brought the band in and their setting up now. But you do know Harry, that people are going to want you to sing don't you?'
'Yeah, I planned for that, I've put the piano out and well as a couple of my guitars just in case.'
The three of them walked outside and Liam took Harry and Ginny. Patrick walked over to them to introduce them to his date.
'Liz, this is Harry and his wife Ginny.'
'It's nice to meet you Liz.' Harry said and shook hands with her, then Ginny shook her hand as well. 'We hope you enjoy yourself.
'I'm sure I will, and it's a pleasure to meet you both as well and congratulations.' she smiled at them.
'Thank you,' Patrick led her away and Harry turned to Ginny. 'That's the first time I've met someone new who hasn't been overwhelmed in meeting me,' he smiled down at Ginny.
'I noticed, but she did have a good look though, I saw that instantly.' she smirked at Harry.
'Alright, enough Mrs. Potter, look people are starting to arrive, let's go do the meet and greet.'
Harry and Ginny walked over as their guests started to arrive. They hugged and kissed, and shook hands with everyone as they came in. People wandered around sitting down or just talking with friends. Everyone enjoyed the food and the music.
Harry noticed that band had started to relax into the music and not worrying about who the guests were, then Kingsley walked in and straight over the Harry and Ginny who were sitting not far from the front of the stage.
'Harry,' Kingsley's deep voice could be heard over the noise. Harry stood up to greet him. Kingsley pulled him into a hug. 'It's great to see you again, my young friend.'
He turned to Ginny who had stood up as well, 'Hi Gin, don't you look beautiful,' he hugged her and gave her a kiss on the cheek.
Harry noticed the band missed a few notes when they saw the minister of magic but pulled it together again until Ron and Hermione walked in and came up to Harry and Ginny, hugging and kissing them. Then Neville and Hannah came in with the rest of Dumbledore's army. Harry was thrilled to see everyone and hugged everyone.
'Hey Harry,' George yelled as he walked over with Angelina. 'When are you going to do some songs?' he said slapping Harry on the shoulder as Harry kissed Angelina.
'Hi Angelina, George, probably soon, I thought I'd give the band a bit to get over their nerves, every time someone knew walked in they missed a few notes. I don't think there used to seeing so many well know witches and wizards in one place at the same time, and.' Harry looked around. 'We must have every single one of them here.' Harry laughed when George smirked at him.
'Well, as you are still the most well know wizard there is and always will be, I can understand how they can be a bit intimidated.' George laughed as he saw Harry scowl. 'I wasn't talking about Harry Potter the boy who lived, I'm talking about the Harry Potter star performer.' George slapped him on the back again.
'Alright George, you're going to give Harry a big head, if he hasn't already,' Charlie said and picked Harry up and threw him over his shoulder again, spinning him around while every broke into hysterics.
'Charlie put him down,' Ginny yelled.
'Charlie I'm warning you, put me down now, I'm getting dizzy mate.'
'And what will you do Harry if I don't,' Charlie laughed and kept spinning him.
'Charlie, come on mate,' Harry couldn't help but start laughing. 'I don't want to do anything so just put me down.' Charlie just kept laughing so Harry decided it was time to teach Charlie a lesson. He waved his hand and thought "levicorpus" Harry dropped to the ground as Charlie was lifted into the air by his ankle. 'I warned you Charlie, now it's your turn.' Harry walked closer to Charlie. 'Are you going to stop doing that Charlie?'
'Never Harry, I love the look of your face too much, now let me down.' Charlie yelled as everyone around him started laughing.
'Gin you want to teach your brother a lesson,' he whispered into her ear and she broke out into a huge grin.
'Gin, you wouldn't, I'm your brother,' Charlie said starting to look worried.
'Oh, yes I would,' she stepped close to Charlie and spun him really fast as everyone decided to join in. Harry collapsed on the ground laughing so hard.
'Ginny, stop it, now.' Charlie yelled.
'Are you going to stop throwing me over your shoulder Charlie?' Harry asked.
'Yes, now let me down.' he yelled.
Harry waved his hand and spun Charlie up the right way but didn't let him down. 'You promise Charlie?' Harry asked again and Charlie nodded scowling at him. 'Alright,' Harry waved his hand again and Charlie lowered to the ground.
'You are going to get it mate, one day someone that's more powerful than you will come along,' he walked close to Harry.
'Be careful Charlie, remember what he can do.' Kingsley said watching anxiously.
Charlie stood right in front of Harry, as Harry just stood there looking up at him with a huge grin on his face. Then Charlie pulled him into a hug shaking him. 'You're lucky I love you Harry.' Charlie said laughing.
'Me too Charlie, but no more, if you do that again, I'll puke on you.' Harry said, his voice shaking. 'Can you put me down now Charlie.'
Charlie lowered him to the ground when Kingsley walked up to them. 'You let him off too easy Harry.' he said laughing and shaking Charlie's hand as Charlie pulled Kingsley into a hug. 'Alright Charlie, just remember how strong you are, I might not be an auror anymore, but I am the minister of magic.'
'Not here Kingsley, here you're just a mate.' Charlie put Kingsley back down.
Harry had noticed it had gone quiet and looked around and saw the band watching all of them. 'I think the band got a bit nervous there for a bit, I might head up and do a couple of track,' he kissed Ginny passionately, then walked up onto the stage.
'About time Harry,' yelled George, and everyone started applauding.
'Why don't you guys go get something to eat, I'll entertain this mob for a while.' he gave them a smile as they walked off stage. Harry sat at his piano. 'Come up here Gin,' he waited until Ginny came up on stage with him and stood at the end of the piano waiting for Harry to sing. He started singing to Ginny and everyone moved close watching and listening. When he finished he stood up and pulled Ginny into his arms. 'I love you Mrs. Potter.' he kissed her passionately ignoring the crowd as the wolf whistled and cheers started.
'Do you reckon they will disappear again,' Patrick said to Liam, who was standing next to him and his date with the other band watching nearby.
'You never know with them two, if they don't stop soon, we might have to get Charlie to go back up and throw Harry over his shoulder again, there's no use trying any spell or charm, Harry's just too powerful for anything to work on him.'
Harry finally pulled apart from Ginny and caressed her cheek, 'I'll play for a bit, but then I'm taking you inside.' she smiled and nodded, then walked off the stage. 'Ready for some rock?' he asked and everyone cheered. Harry picked up his guitar and started playing again, and everyone watched Harry move his fingers over the strings. When he finished he saw the band watching looking worried, 'I'll be back in a moment,' Harry said and walked over to the other band members. 'Do you blokes know any of my stuff?
'Sure Harry, we got your album and played a few of them.
'Well, let's get up there and you can back me up, what do you say?' Patrick smiled at Harry as he said that.
'You want us to back you up, but what about the Phoenix Flames?' one of the members looked at Patrick and Liam standing beside them.
'We don't mind, go on.' Liam said smiling at them. They all nodded and walked back to the stage with Harry discussing which song to do.
Harry nodded to them and picked his guitar back up and told them which song to do. 'You ready,' he said to them.
'Ready,' we hope, Harry heard them say.
'Ready everyone, we've got a real rockin song coming up, so get ready.' he yelled and started playing. Harry watched the band playing behind him and smiled, they were good when they weren't so nervous. When they finished, he turned back to the band. 'There's all yours now, I'm going back to enjoy my party.' Harry said and walked off stage, straight into Ginny's arms.
'Hi,' she smiled and Harry leaned down and kissed her passionately.
'Hi, you enjoying yourself sweetheart?' Harry started to nuzzle her neck.
Ginny closed her eyes and her breathing got heavy. 'You keep doing that and I'll be leaving the party and you'll be coming with me.'
'Oh no you don't you two, you're staying right here,' Charlie and Ron had walked up to them. 'Give it a break can't you.' Charlie smirked as Harry and Ginny pulled apart.
'Yeah, I've seen enough of that to last me a lifetime,' Ron said clapping Harry on the shoulder.
Charlie looked over his shoulder and every Weasley walked up and surrounded them. 'What are you up to Charlie?' Harry said looking around at his family.
'You'll see,' he looked at everyone. 'Now,' half of them picked up Ginny and the other half picked up Harry and they started walking towards the water.
'Charlie, what is going on, come on, let's us down.' Harry said.
'We're going to cool you two off for a while,' George said and they kept walked, with everyone following them.
'You're not, if you do I'll bat bogey hex every one of you.' Ginny said looking at Harry. 'Do something Harry.'
Harry winked at her smiling as everyone stopped right in front of the water.
Charlie turned to Kingsley. 'You ready Kingsley?' he smiled at the minister.
'All set Charlie, anytime you're ready.' Harry noticed that Kingsley had his wand out and was waving it, he studied what he had done and smiled
'It won't work you know,' said Harry smiling at everyone, looking around and decided to do something a little extra. 'If you keep going you'll all be the ones surprised.
A few of them looked a little nervous but held their ground. 'Let's do this,' George yelled.
Harry concentrated as everyone went to throw Ginny and him into the cold water and it worked. Harry and Ginny floated up out of their reach and everyone that had picked them up including Kingsley flew into the water. Harry and Ginny dropped lightly to the ground as all of the Weasley's and Kingsley were spluttering trying to get out of the water.
Harry and Ginny broke up in hysterics. 'I did warn them not to try anything on you Harry,' Mark said walking up and putting a hand on his shoulder. 'But I didn't think you dunk the minister.' he couldn't help laughing along with everyone else as Kingsley walked towards them.
'Well Harry, you can always surprise me,' Kingsley said as he walked up to Harry and pulled him into a hug getting Harry all wet. 'But so can I.' he smiled at Harry as he shivered.
'Thanks Kingsley, I'll remember that next time,' Harry waved his hand at himself and dried off completely.
'How about doing me Harry, I never learned that one,' said Bill.
'Sure Bill,' he waved his hand drying bill off and warming him. 'Anyone else need to get dried?' Harry said laughing.
'Yeah, but I'm going to find a way to get you Harry.' Charlie said shivering.
'Keep trying Charlie, you never know,' Harry laughed and dried him off and warmed him. 'Feel better mate?'
'Yeah, I had a feeling you'd get by Kingsley's spell's, you seem to be able to get through anyone's, even an auror as powerful as Kingsley.' Charlie turned to Kingsley, 'Well Kingsley, what do you think?'
'I'll think it'll work,' he walked over and joined Harry and Charlie.
'What are you two up to now?' Harry asked suspiciously. Ginny whispered into Harry's ear and he nodded, watching as she walked off with Katie.
'Well, Patrick was saying how much he's learned from you and I mentioned it to Kingsley.' he looked back at him as they started walking back amongst the crowd. 'We planned this little test you could call it to see if you could get past Kingsley's charms, and you did. Why do you think we left mum and Katie out of it?' Charlie grinned at him.
'I would like you to teach my aurors Harry, you have more power than anyone I've ever seen. You can do spells that my aurors can't and I would like them to learn as much as possible and I think you'd be perfect to do that.'
'I would Kingsley but I'm really busy at the moment, I just don't have time right now.' Harry said stunned at what he was being asked.
'What I'm asking Harry is two days a week, that's all, if you think you could schedule that in, it would mean a great deal to me Harry.' Kingsley said.
He knew he owed Kingsley a lot and thought two days a week would probably be alright. 'Let me speak with Ginny first okay, I would like to run this by her.'
'I thought you would and you don't have to give me an answer tonight, just think about it. That's all I'm asking for now.' he patted Harry on the shoulder then went to walk away.
'Kingsley before you go, there's something I'd like to bring up with you,' Harry looked at Charlie wondering how he might take what Harry was about to put to Kingsley. 'Charlie I'd like you to hear this as well, but we need to go away from the crowd for a moment.'
'Alright Harry, we'll wait near the house until you come over.' Kingsley and Charlie walked off, Charlie going to speak with Katie and Harry needed to speak with Ginny.
Harry walked over to Ginny and spoke quietly in her ear, she nodded and stood up. Harry led her away from the crowd.
'I saw you speaking with Kingsley Harry, you're going to tell him about the spell you've come up with aren't you?'
'Yeah, I am. But he wants me to teach the aurors Ginny, two days a week, here. What do you think sweetheart, should I do it?'
'Yes Harry, I think you should. You are more powerful than any auror, you could teach them things they never dreamed of and you also come up with lots of your own charms and spells. It would help the wizarding world since you decided not to be an auror.' she smiled at him.
'Not fair gin, but I get you're point, alright I'll do it, I'll be back soon.' he pulled Ginny into his arms and kissed her passionately letting his feelings flow.
'Later sweetheart, now go speak with Kingsley.' she gave him a tender kiss and walked back to Katie.
Harry went to join Kingsley and Charlie, waving his hand and summoning three seats for them. They sat down and Harry turned to Kingsley.
'Alright Kingsley, I'll do it.'
'That's fantastic Harry, really. That will help a lot,' he grinned at Harry and saw he had a serious face. 'Is there something else you needed Harry, something wrong?'
'No, but I wanted to talk to you about a spell I've come up with, it's for prisoners.' Harry shot a quick glance at Charlie then back to Kingsley.
'Alright, I'm listening.' Kingsley said.
'Well, I came up with it after Sutton was caught,' Charlie instantly closed his fists and stood up. 'Calm down Charlie, this is something you might like, if you'll listen.' Harry said putting a hand on Charlie's shoulder.
'Alright Harry,' he sat back down and waited.
'This charm will work on the subconscious, if Sutton was to think about Katie in any way, he will suffer the same pain he put her through.' Harry saw Charlie grin at him.
'That is brilliant Harry, I'd like to see him go through that.' Charlie said to him slapping him on the back.
'Well Harry, I can see why you'd come up with something like that, but I'm not sure if I could get that passed by the Wizengamot,' Kingsley sat looking between Harry and Charlie and knew they both have had terrible things happen to the people they love and wanted to do something to help them. 'I'll push it through Harry, I think it's brilliant. Since the dementors aren't there anymore the prisoners don't really suffer, and I think they should.'
'Thanks Kingsley, I can teach whoever you want to cast the charm.'
'I think Charlie should do it,' Kingsley turned to Charlie. 'What do you say Charlie, you in?'
'You bet I will, thanks Kingsley,' he turned back to Harry. 'When can we do this Harry?' Charlie was angry and wanted to do it straight away.
'I can show you tomorrow, then it's up to Kingsley to get you out there, but I will come with you if you want me too.' Harry said.
'Yeah, I'd hoped you would, now I just have to figure out what to say to Katie, I can't tell her what we're doing.'
'Tell her we're going to meet with Kingsley to talk to the aurors, that should work, shouldn't it Kingsley and if you don't mind?'
'I don't mind, but it's up to Charlie, because technically he would be lying to his wife.'
'I know, but she can't know the truth, so it doesn't matter what excuse I use, they all be a lie, so we'll go with that one.'
'You will need to give me at least two days maybe three, but I'll let you know when you can go out there. But now why don't we get back to the party.'
'That's a good idea Kingsley, come on Charlie, let's go find out wives,' Harry stood between Kingsley and Charlie with a hand on each of their shoulders.
Harry, Charlie and Kingsley walked over to where Katie and Ginny were sitting with Ron and Hermione.
'You three look happy about something,' Katie said standing up, putting her arms around Charlie.
'I just told Kingsley I'll teach his aurors, so yeah, I'm pretty happy,' he held his hand out to Ginny, she stood up and he wrapped his arms around her. 'Katie, I was wondering if you'd play the piano for me, I'd like to sing to my wife.'
'Sure Harry, do you want to do it now, this song almost over.'
'Yeah, let me tell the band to take a break,' Harry looked into Ginny's eyes, 'I'll be right back.' she nodded and kissed Harry fiercely.
Harry and Katie walked up on stage and spoke to the band, they nodded and made their way off stage. Harry said something to Katie and she sat down at the piano and started playing as Harry walked back down to Ginny and pulled her into his arms and started singing. Everyone that was a couple started dancing with Harry and Ginny and everyone else stood watching them. You could see the love they had for each other and watching them, you couldn't help feeling happy.
When Harry finished singing he leaned down and kissed Ginny passionately and everyone knew they weren't going to stop, so they stood there watching as Katie played another instrumental song. Charlie had walked up on stage and was watching Katie play as everyone else watched Harry and Ginny.
'Are they always like that,' Steven asked Patrick as he stood with his band.
'Yes, they never stop, and usually when you see this, you know their going to take off into house, but it's so nice to see them happy after everything they've gone through.'
Harry pulled slightly back looking Ginny in the eyes, they both knew what each other wanted but thought they should stay at their party for a while longer. They both nodded and turned to sit down seeing everyone still watching them.
'What?' Harry said surprised. Then he realised what they thought was going to happen. 'No, we're not taking off, we've got all the time in the world to do that, as long as this party doesn't go on to long, or I might just change my mind.' Harry smiled as everyone laughed, then he saw Charlie and Katie going at it on the stage and everyone noticed as well.
'Do you want to be thrown into the water Charlie, to cool you down, I know I can't do that to Katie in her condition but you, definitely.' Harry shouted at him.
'Don't think about it Harry,' Charlie said and walked off the stage holding Katie's hand. 'By the look of you two, I thought you'd be in your bedroom by now.' Charlie smirked at Harry.
'Nope, decided to stay here for a while and enjoy the company of friends and family.'
'Well it's about time,' George said walking up to them. 'Normally when you and Ginny go at it like that, you disappear for hours.'
'George,' Angelina said looking at him shocked.
'It true, they normally don't make it to the end of the party, Angelina.' George smirked at Harry.
'Well, this time I'm staying with here, Ginny and I will disappear later, we're in no hurry right now.'
'Liam, is Harry really that powerful, I overheard what the minister was saying before, about Harry training the aurors, I mean aurors are supposed to be the best aren't they?' Steven asked him.
'Yeah, aurors are the best, it's just that Harry is better. He's got more power than any wizard or witch, including Kingsley and he used to be head of the auror department before he became minister. Everyone calls Harry the next Dumbledore and with what I've seen, he already is more powerful than Dumbledore ever was.'
'He seems like a nice normal person, nothing like what I've read about him and he's really young but when you hear him talk, it's like he's older, wiser. I don't know, it's hard to explain'.
'He is normal, and young, but he's had a tough life, so he's had to grow up really fast.'
'And he's already married, at what 19, and Ginny, he's wife is absolutely gorgeous.' he was staring over at Ginny and didn't know Harry was standing behind him, Liam did though and laughed. 'What are you laughing at?' Steven said looking at Liam.
'Me,' Harry said and walked up to them and put a hand on Liam's arm. 'That was mean Liam, not telling him I was standing behind him while he checked out my wife.' Harry turned and looked at Steven who had turned bright red and looked a little frightened. 'She is gorgeous isn't she? I'm a lucky man and I can't blame you for looking,' Harry face changed, 'You don't need to look so scared, as long as that's all you do, you could ask anyone, but I'm very protective of Ginny.' Harry turned and looked at Ginny, sending her his feelings and trying to relay that he wanted her to come over with him.
Ginny walked over and wrapped her arms around Harry, 'You wanted me, Mr. Potter,' she pulled his face down and kissed him passionately.
Harry was breathing heavily when she finished, 'Yeah, I was just telling our young friend here how protective I am of you, because he said you we're gorgeous and was checking you out.' he looked down at Ginny as he hands roamed over her back.
'Harry, are you jealous,' she smiled up at him, and knowing how Harry can get she decided to ask, 'You didn't threaten him did you, I think it's kind of flattering,' she turned to face the young man. 'Thank you, but I'd would be careful as to what you say and do regarding me when Harry is around, he can get a little intimidating.' she gave him a nice smile then turned back to Harry, sending all her feelings of wanted to Harry, as she put her hands on his chest, running them up and down. She whispered in his ear, then nipped his earlobe.
'That's all I can take,' Harry said and picked her up and headed for the house with everyone watching them.
'I know it wouldn't take long,' Liam said laughing as he watched Harry and Ginny disappear, before turning back to Steven. 'Sorry, I was going to let you know Harry was behind us but I didn't get a chance,' he saw the frightened look on his face. 'Don't worry about it, Harry can be intimidating sometimes but as long as you don't go near Ginny or hurt anyone he cares about, and that means everyone at this party, then you're fine. The one thing people should know about Harry is, he will do anything to protect the people he cares about and I do mean anything.'
'What are you on about Liam,' Charlie asked walking over to him, overhearing the last part of his conversation, 'You talking about Harry doing anything for people he cares about. Well I think most people would know that by now.' he noticed Steven looking rather scared. 'Are you okay?' Charlie asked him.
'He got caught by Harry checking out Ginny,' Liam said raising his eyebrows.
'Oh, I see, no wonder,' Charlie smiled at him then looked over and saw Kingsley, he waved him over. 'Kingsley,' he walked over and put a hand on Charlie's shoulder.
'What's up Charlie?' Kingsley said in his deep voice.
'Steven here was looking a little scared and I asked what happened. Liam told me that Harry found him checking out Ginny.'
'Oh, not good, when he carried Ginny in the house I saw the look on his face and wondered what had happened, oh well, but he does seem to be able to control his temper now, so I think you're safe,' he said looking at Steven, then looked back at Charlie, 'Do you think they will make it back out sometime tonight, I still needed to talk to Harry.'
'Don't know Kingsley, you know what those two are like. They might make it out in an hour or not for days.' Charlie said smiling.
'Yeah I know, we could be in the middle of a conversation when either Ginny will drag Harry off or Harry drag Ginny off. Oh well, I'll talk to him tomorrow. We need to set up when he will start training my aurors, and the sooner the better. I'll let you know when we can go to Azkaban, probably in a day or two. That is a great spell Harry came up with, he's doing that more often now, isn't he?'
'Yeah, new spells and charms just come to him all the time. I don't know how he does it, with everything else he does. Well anyway Kingsley, I'm going to find my wife and take her to bed as well.' Charlie shook Kingsley's hand, then Liam, before turning to the still scared band member. 'You'll be alright, Harry wouldn't do anything unless you tried something on Ginny, then you'd be on your own, but Ginny also has us five brothers who watch out for her as well.' Charlie smiled at him and shook his hand.
Katie saw Charlie walking towards her with a very seductive smile on his face. She stood up and he picked her up instantly and she wrapped her legs around him and he carried her off.
Harry carried Ginny into the house and up the stairs into their bedroom. He pushed the door closed and stood Ginny on her feet and grabbed her, kissing her fiercely and hungrily. He slowly moved over to the bed and sat Ginny down while he stripped off his clothes.
'I can feel it Harry, you're jealous.' Ginny said looking up into his eyes as she stood up and waited till Harry finished undressing. 'You don't have to be, you know.'
'I can't help it Gin, when I saw the way he looked at you, I wanted to curse him.'
Ginny put her hands on his chest, looking at him. 'I love you Harry, only you, make love to me.' she reached around to undo her dress.
A couple of hours later, Ginny took Harry's hand and they made their way back down stairs and outside.
'You decided to re-join your party Harry,' George said walking over to him and Ginny. 'You know, if you weren't married to Ginny you would have had all the Weasley boys out for blood.'
'Yeah I know, but I am married to Ginny, so you can't do a thing about me shagging your sister.' Harry smirked at George.
'Alright, I might not be able to do anything, but I still don't want to hear about it. Why don't you go do a couple more songs before everyone starts leaving, put your energy into that for a while.'
'Yeah, why not,' Harry looked around, 'Where's Charlie?'
'He took Katie home, not long after you took off with Ginny.' George grinned.
'Gin, I'll do some songs and be back,' he kissed Ginny fiercely then walked up on stage picking up his guitar while he waited for the band to finish their song. When they finished he spoke with them, giving Steven a grin. He noticed Steven still looked a little nervous but he nodded along with everyone else and they started playing as Harry started to sing.
After three songs, Harry told the band they could pack up now and thanked them for some great music. He spoke with some of his guests when Neville walked up to him with Hannah.
'Harry, great party mate, and I loved it when you dunked everyone, but how did you have enough nerve to do that to the minister?'
'Kingsley's a good friend, Neville, and I did warn them.' Harry smiled at his friend.
'We wanted to let you know we're getting married.'
'That's great Neville,' he pulled him into a hug then kissed Hannah. 'Congratulations, I'm really happy for you both.'
'I was wondering if I could ask you a favour?' Neville looked a little nervous.
'Of course you can Neville,' Harry put a hand on his friends shoulder.
'Well, I'm having a house built but it won't be ready by the time the wedding is, and I was wondering if we could have it here.'
'Yes, of course Neville, as you can see, it's big enough. Just let us know what you need and we'll get it done.' Harry was so pleased for his friend.
'Can we sit down sometime this week, we can go through things with you and Ginny, I just can't do it tomorrow, I'm taking Hannah to meet my parents,' he smiled sadly as he said this.
'No problem Neville, I'll owl you tomorrow sometime and let you know when I've got time, it might have to be in the evenings though. Between rehearsing with the band and training the aurors, my days are pretty full, but the evenings I'm free.' Harry watched Neville and Hannah, seeing how much in love they were.
'That's great Harry, thank you,' he shook Harry's hand.
'Yes, thank you Harry,' Hannah said and kissed him on the cheek.
'You know me, I love helping my friends out with anything if I can, and this is something I can easily do.'
'Well, we're heading out, I'll talk to you soon I hope,' Neville said and took Hannah's hand.
'You will, see you then,' Harry watched Neville and Hannah walk away hand in hand and smiled.
Everyone slowly walked up to Harry and Ginny, saying their goodbyes, offering their congratulations again before heading home. Harry and Ginny walked slowly back into the house, feeling happy to be alone again, but had loved spending time with their family and their friends.
Harry was working in the studio and his video that he had recorded during the last concert, while he waited to start on the new script Katie was due to give him today. He was so engrossed in what he was doing that he didn't see Ginny standing there watching until he got feelings of love and happiness. He looked around seeing Ginny, and gave her a huge smile.
'Hey sweetheart,' he stood up as she walked over to him. He kissed her tenderly wrapping his arms around her.
'Morning, you look like you've been working for ages, what time did you get up?' Ginny cuddled into him.
'Early, I couldn't sleep and wanted to get this first video finished before Katie and Lee arrived to discuss when we're going to do the next one.' Harry nuzzled her neck. 'Mmm, you taste good,' he wanted her so much but knew he had too much to do today.
'I know Harry, we'll get to it later. Have you eaten yet, I was just about to go and eat.'
'No, I'll come with you, I could use a break for a while, I've also got Kingsley arriving later today with the aurors, so he can introduce them to me, before we start training tomorrow, so I've got a busy day. What are you going to be doing today?' Harry asked as they sat down at the table as Kreacher brought them over some food.
'Well, Charlie, mum and me are going to go look at the how the building is coming along and worked out what else we might needs to be done once it's finished.'
'I wish I could come and help Gin, I just haven't got time at the moment,'
'It's fine Harry, we've got everything under control. Between the three of us I think we've covered everything, we just want to double check some things.'
'Morning,' Katie said as she walked in with Charlie.
'Morning,' Charlie said as they sat down.
'Morning you two, you look tired Katie, are you okay?' Ginny asked.
'I'm fine,' she smiled at Charlie. 'Just didn't get a lot of sleep last night.'
'Yeah, my fault,' Charlie said.
'Morning,' Molly had walked in and sat down at the table, 'What time are we heading off?' she asked Ginny.
'As soon as I finish breakfast, I slept in, sorry.' Ginny said getting stuck into her breakfast.
'Don't rush dear, we've got time,' Molly said and turned to Harry. 'What are you up to today Harry?'
'Oh, I can't tell you that mum, it's going to be a surprise, I've sworn everyone to secrecy until it's finished.'
'Sounds mysterious,' Molly said.
'No, not really, it's just something I've come up with to go with the new album and I don't want to say anything until it's finished.' Harry turned to Katie. 'I can't wait to read what you've got Katie, we'll go over it as soon as everyone's left.'
'I just hope you like it Harry, I've never done anything like this before.' she looked a little nervous.
'I'm sure it's great, don't worry about it.' Harry smiled at her.
'Morning all,' the other members of the Phoenix Flames walked in along with Paul and Lee.
'Morning,' everyone said as they walked in and either sat or stood around the kitchen.
Harry turned to Ginny, 'I better get in and get started, I've got a lot to do until Kingsley and the aurors turn up.' he leaned over and kissed his wife. 'I'll see you later.' he stood up and everyone followed Harry out into the studio.
Everyone sat around the studio and Katie handed Harry the script. Harry, Lee and the band sat there reading it, going through the whole thing. Every one of them grinned then looked up at Katie.
'This is fabulous Katie,' Patrick said smiling.
'Absolutely,' John smiled.
'Lee what do you think, can you see how it will play out now?' Harry asked him.
'Yeah, I'm getting the idea, why don't you show me how everything works and then I can start working out how I will go about doing this.' Lee said as Harry walked him over to some of the equipment Harry had in the shed.
'I'm going to have to find some people to play these parts, but I have come up with a great place to work in.' Paul said and they all looked at the pictures of the place he found. Everyone sat around working through the last of the details, when Paul got up. 'I better head off and try to find these people. I'll see you all later.'
'Do you think you got it Lee, it's pretty easy to work.' Harry said as him and Lee walked back over and sat down with everyone.
'Yeah, no problem, and I'm actually looking forward to it. When are we going to start this, I have to study Katie's script and work out all the details.'
'Probably next week if Paul can find the other people we need.'
'Well, if you can make me a copy, I'll head off and get to work.' Lee said and Harry waved his hand at the parchment and made a few copies, handing one to Lee. 'Great, thanks Harry, I'll talk to you later.' he shook Harry's hand and waved to everyone as he left.
'These are going to make the album sell. Everyone will want copies of it and you can see other bands wanting to do them as well.' Liam said to Harry. 'You are going to be more famous when this gets out, you do realise that.'
'Yeah, but I've gotten so use to it now that I'm fine with it, before it was always uncomfortable because it was Harry Potter the boy who lived, now no one sees me like that anymore. Oh and I wanted to discuss something with you lot as well.' Harry looked around at them all. 'I know it was my album last time but you were credited on it as well, but I'd like to make it official if you want to.'
'I not sure I understand what you mean Harry,' Liam said puzzled.
'Well, instead of the album just being known as mine I want to have it officially changed to Harry Potter and the Phoenix Flames, what do you think. I'm talking permanently, I love working with you and I think you deserve this.'
The four members of the Phoenix Flames looked at Harry in shock. 'You really want to add us to you officially, I mean we'll be known alongside you as you're permanent band?'
'Yeah, we do it together now anyway, and I think you deserve the recognition. It will earn you a hell of lot more money and more fame as well, if you want to.'
'Of course we will Harry, wow. We are officially Harry Potter and the Phoenix Flames. This is going to be great,' John grinned along with the other members of the band.
Over the next two months, Harry and the Phoenix Flames had recorded 10 new tracks and filmed all the video's to go with it. Harry thought Lee had been brilliant at working everything out and getting everyone to feel comfortable having to play their parts. Harry had been nervous with one of the ones he had to do, as it was a love song and the way Katie had wrote it, he had to get it on with one of the woman who they hired to play his girlfriend. He spoke to Ginny about it and she read the script, at first Harry knew she wasn't happy, but by the end she came to realise how good it was. She was a bit uncomfortable watching Harry pretend to make love to the woman, but she knew it wasn't real and the woman just played her part and that was it. She didn't try anything on Harry and sat talking to Ginny afterwards and she told her about her boyfriend and how they were due to be married soon, she was doing this to get some extra money.
'What time are we heading to the Burrow Gin?' Harry asked while they ate breakfast.
'In about an hour, it's going to be the first time in a while that the whole family will be there, but I'm dying to see what they think of the album when you show them.' she smiled over at Harry.
'I'm a bit nervous about it actually, apart from Charlie, none of them know anything about it. It's going to take a lot of explaining to the rest of your brothers and your parents that's it's not real. They might decide to hex me.'
'Not when we explain everything Harry, it'll be fine and no one will hex you, I won't let them.' she leaned over and kissed him.
'But what about the one on stage with Nicky, the first time you saw that you were really angry Ginny until you realised how it all worked.'
'Yeah I was, but if we sit them down and go through the process of the people being paid to pretend, then I think they will be okay with it. When does it get released to the public?'
'4 weeks, Paul is promoting it from tomorrow, he wants to build up anticipation. But I told him I wanted to show the family first.'
Ginny could see that Harry was worried about how the family will take it, especially Ron. She sat watching him and felt how anxious he was.
'Let's go get dressed, so we can get over there.' she stood up and held her hand out to Harry.
'Alright,' Harry stood and took her hand walking up the stairs to their bedroom. Harry walked over to his wardrobe and grabbed his leather jeans and top, put them on and grabbed his new hat. He turned to face Ginny. 'What do you think, do I look like a famous singing sensation. Maybe if your family see me like this they might not take it so bad.'
'Harry, you don't have to worry about it, and you look great. I love that hat, especially when you leave your hair down, it does make you look very different.' she wrapped her arms around him and kissed him fiercely. 'Now relax, we have to go.'
Harry nodded and they walked down the stairs and flooed to the burrow. When they stepped out of the fireplace, Teddy ran over to Harry.
'Harry, Harry,' he said as Harry picked him up and Teddy instantly changed his clothes to match Harry's, including the hat.
'Hey Teddy,' Harry looked at him the over to Andromeda, 'When did he start on changings his clothes like that?'
'A couple of days ago,' Andromeda said smiling as she watched Teddy.
'Well, Teddy, you can save money on clothes.' Harry laughed.
'You got a new look Harry,' Ron said walking over to him.
'Hey Ron, yeah, just something I wanted to try. How are you?' Harry said and Ginny still felt his nervousness.
'Great Harry, mum said you had something you wanted to show all of us, but she didn't know what it was.'
'Yeah, something I've been working on with the band for the new album. I wanted you all to see it before it goes on sale.'
'Care to give us a clue?' Hermione asked.
'No, I want everyone here to see it at the same time, because I'm going to have to explain how it works.'
'It's great, you're going to be surprised.' Ginny said as she walked over to her parents. 'Hi, mum, dad,' she gave them a kiss each and sat down at the table.
'Well, you've got us all intrigued Harry,' Arthur said seeing that Harry looked a little nervous.
'It's a bit different,' he said looking over at his father-in-law.
'Well, why don't we all have lunch, then you can show us.' Arthur smiled.
Everyone sat around talking enjoying being with family as they knew that getting together with everyone was few and far between. Harry finished eating and walked outside, he popped his upper into his mouth just as Ginny walked out and put her arms around him.
'I'll be alright Harry, relax.' she cuddled into to him.
'Yeah, it's just seeing what I do in those clips is going to be a bit of a shock for them. But you know what, I'm proud of the way they turned out and as long as you're happy with them, that's all the matters.' he kissed her fiercely for the longest time until George's voice came to them.
'Oi, will you cut that out, everyone's waiting to see what you've been up too Harry.'
'Alright, coming.' he looked into Ginny's eyes. 'Stay close to me when they see this, I'm going to need you.'
'I'll always be close, come on, we have to explain before you show them.' Harry nodded and took Ginny's hand and walked inside with her.
'Where do you want to show us what you've been doing Harry?' Arthur asked.
'I thought the sitting room, but I'll have to explain a bit first.' everyone nodded and got up and moved off, finding seats all over the room. 'Okay, what I've done is when you play a song off the album you'll be able to watch a film that's been made to go with it. I put a charm on it so you'll be able to see whatever we filmed. Some of them are just me and the band playing on stage at a concert, some in the recording studio, but some are done to match the song. We used actors and actresses,' he saw puzzled expressions on some of his family's faces, 'We paid these people to pretend to be friends, boyfriends, girlfriend, family, that sort of thing. Anyway, I'll show you the first one, see what you think.
Harry put the album on and waved his hand, bringing a large picture into the room. Everyone sat watching Harry and the band on stage at one of the concerts. When it finished Harry waved his hand again looking around at them all.
'That's amazing Harry, did you come up with that?' Bill asked.
'Yeah, I worked out how the charm should work and added it to the album.' Harry explained while Ginny kept sending her love to him as she knew how nervous he was about the next one.
'That is brilliant Harry,' Hermione said smiling up at him.
'Can you show us another one Harry?' George said.
Harry looked down at Ginny and took a deep breath. 'Alright, before I show you the next one, I want you all to know that Ginny has seen all these, and she even watched the next one getting made. You might be a little shocked when you see it but just remember, it's pretend, nothing is real apart from the singing.' he saw everyone watching him. 'Alright,' Harry waved his hand and started the next one knowing that some of them are going to be upset by what they see.
As the song played everyone just watched, but when it got further into the song, Harry noticed Ron's fist clench and he was slowly getting angry. George and Bill didn't look happy either. As the song finished, Harry waved his hand and everyone sat in stunned silence.
Ginny decided to break the silence. 'Good aren't they?' she smiled up at Harry.
'How can you say that, Ginny.' Ron exploded standing up and facing Ginny and Harry. 'You're husband is screwing another woman for everyone to see.'
'That's not what's happening Ron, I told you, it's not real, none of it.' Harry said trying to keep himself calm.
'Oh bullshit Harry, you've done it before, how do we know it's not real this time?' he yelled at Harry standing right up at him.
Harry could feel himself losing control, and so Ginny could feel it as well and Harry saw the hurt look on Ginny's face when Ron said what he said about doing it before.
'Ron, I saw that being filmed and I'm fine with what Harry was doing, nothing really happened, it was just pretend.'
'That should tell you there Ron, Ginny watched every part of that and she's fine, so just back off alright.'
Harry could see Ron was slowly losing it, and so could Charlie. He stood up and came over putting a hand on Ron's shoulder.
'Ron, it's fine, nothing happened and Katie wrote that and the woman in the film was paid for a job and that was all and she's about to be married.'
Ron didn't appear to hear anything any of them said as his temper rose as he looked at Ginny. 'How can you stay with him Ginny, he's cheating on you, again.' Ron yelled and pulled out his wand, but Harry was too quick for him, putting up a shield charm.
'Don't,' Harry shouted, and everyone saw Harry's anger. 'You're my mate Ron and I don't want to hurt you, so back off or I will, I will not have to yelling at Ginny like that.'
'I think everyone should just calm down,' Arthur said getting up and coming over to stand in front of Harry, looking at Ron. 'Hermione, take Ron outside so he can calm down.' she nodded and grabbed Ron's arms pulling him away and outside. 'Harry, you calm down too,' Arthur said turning to face him.
Harry turned to Ginny. 'I'm outta here, I knew he would overreact and he shouldn't have brought the past up.' Harry stormed out of the room and went to walk outside, Ginny and Charlie following him.
'Harry, it's fine, let him calm down for a while.' Charlie put a hand on Harry's shoulder.
'No, I just don't want to see him at the moment, I don't know what I'll do if he starts again. I need to get out of here for a while,' Harry turned to Ginny. 'Why don't you stay here with your family for a while, I need to be alone and calm down.'
'Are you sure you don't want me to come with you Harry?' Ginny asked.
'No, just let me calm down Ginny, please.' she nodded and Harry walked out past the wards and apparated away.
He arrived in the laneway near the Liam's place and walked up to his flat. He knocked and waited for someone to answer the door.
'Harry, what are you doing here?' Nicky said standing there in just a shirt.
'Am I interrupting anything Nicky?' he said to her, but couldn't help looking at her long naked legs.
'No, just relaxing, come on in.' she turned and walked into the flat.
Harry walked in slowly looking around. 'Where are the others?'
'They've all gone out for the day with some girls they picked up.' Nicky could see Harry was stressed. 'You alright Harry?' she walked over to him and sat across him straddling him. 'Is there anything I can do to help relieve your stress.' she put a hand down and grabbed him through his pants and started rubbing.
'Nicky, we've been through this,' Harry said but he could feel himself getting aroused and he was panting heavily.
'I know Harry, but you look like you could do with a bit of fun,' she could see he was getting very turned on and felt it under her hand. 'Come on Harry, I know you want to, and I want tell anyone. Let's just have some fun for a while.' she undid her shirt and pulled it aside and Harry saw that she had nothing on under it.
'Nicky, I…I can't.' he said as he's hands started to move towards her like that had a mind of their own. He grabbed one of her breast and started to fondle, then put his mouth over her sucking hard. He pulled away, looking up at her. 'You can't say anything.' he grabbed her heat and waited. 'Alright?'
'Anything you want, let's go into my room.' she stood up and took his hand leading him inside her bedroom. 'Here, let me help you with those clothes,' she started to strip him off and Harry kicked off his shoes. 'You look so good.' and she kneeled down in front of him and put her mouth over him, sucking hard.
'Nicky, oh god, what am I doing? I shouldn't be doing this, but you just look so good.' he felt himself getting full and knew he wasn't going to last much longer, and grabbed her pulling her up. He pulled her towards him and grabbed her face kissing her fiercely as one hand made its way back between her legs. He forced his finger inside, moving it around. They slowly walked over to the bed, not letting go of each other. They fell down on the bed and Harry kept his hand moving, driving her to an orgasm and he moved over her. 'You know I really shouldn't be doing this Nicky, I'm married.'
'I know Harry, I'm not asking for anything from you, just this and I won't say anything.' she reached down and grabbed him pulling him slowly towards her heat. 'Now please,' she groaned.
Harry forced himself in hard and started moving, Nicky wrapped her legs around him and bringing him in more as her groans grew louder. They moved together slowly, then their movements got more frantic and they both couldn't control it anymore.
They both lay there panting, then Nicky leaned up on an elbow looking down at Harry. She could see he was confused about what just happened.
'It's alright Harry, we just needed to get that out of the way. We both knew it was getting harder to resist, now it's done and I won't tell Ginny alright.' she leaned down and kissed him.
'Yeah I know, I shouldn't have done it and I feel guilty now.' he ran his hand up and down her arm, 'But I did want you, have for a while but I've been trying to ignore it and it's just what I needed right now.'
'I know, and like I said, I'm not asking for anything, but if you ever want to go again, I'm in, and if you don't, that's fine as well.'
Harry looked into her eyes and realised she was telling the truth, she didn't want anything from him, just occasional sex.
'You'd be happy with that, having sex with me knowing I'm married and I'm not going to leave my wife and can't give you a relationship or anything.'
Yes, I don't want to get into a relationship at the moment, I'm having too much fun playing with you and the band. One day I might want something more, but not from you Harry. I do like you, and you are soooo great in bed,' she purred, 'but that's all it will be with us and it helps relieve some of the tension, so what can it hurt for now as long as Ginny never finds out.'
Harry pulled her on top of him, 'You are amazing do you know that and if your serious, then why not and right now, that's exactly what I need.' he pulled her face down and kissed her and his hands moved over her body. They enjoyed an afternoon of love making, and Harry felt all the stress and tension leave his body. He knew one day he would tell Ginny about this but not for a long time to come.