Chapter 14: Exciting News, Dangerous Tasks

A/N  I do not own Harry Potter but I do own the plot to this story.

A month later Hermione and Kathryn were the happiest girls in Hogwarts. Their boyfriends had proposed to them on the train ride back from the holidays and today they had found out that they were both expecting twins; Hermione a girl and boy and Kathryn two girls now all they had to do was tell Ron and Draco. They decided that they would tell them at a picnic lunch so they told Harry and he lent him Winky for the afternoon.

Harry was mad he and the headmaster were only able to get four out of the six horcruxes but they did get Nagini. That meant tonight would be the night he would have to leave again. Ginny was now two months pregnant and starting to show; she was again worried about Harry as last time he went with Albus he got hurt pretty badly fighting Frenrir Greyback, but he summoned the sword of Gryffindor and decapitated him and freed the others being imprisoned especially Remus.

Ginny hoped he was better prepared and she knew she would not sleep tonight. Harry was very protective of his wife and made her stay and observe classes or swim in the pool but not teach practical. So Harry took over the practical demo's while she taught the theory. Ginny watched as Harry taught the first years and then the bell rang, she flamed to dinner as she could only do this and not any other means of travel.

Hermione and Kathryn brought Ron and Draco to their favorite cove for dinner and they had, had Winky set it all up.

"Girls what's up?" What's with the picnic?" The boys asked simultaneously as they sat down on the ground by their respective girlfriends.

"Well we have something to tell you. We're pregnant with twins." They said together.

The boys were overjoyed they grabbed their girlfriends and spun them around each other exclaiming both happiness and joyfulness that they apparated to the entrance hall.

They burst into the Great Hall and took their respective places with huge smiles. Harry took this as his cue and stood up.

"Well I would say congratulations are in order to both Ron and Hermione; Kathryn and Draco as both couples are expecting Twins. Congratulations." Harry announced to the rest of the hall.

The hall erupted with cheers. At this point Harry kissed his wife's chek and followed Albus out of the Great Hall.

"Ron…" Hermione began but was cut off.

"I know Mione, I got her." Ron said and he went up to the staff table to get his sister who he had join them at their table. As soon as they finished eating dinner they all went back to Ginny's quarters and watched a movie.

"Ginny you going to be o.k.?" Sirius asked her when he came in from patrolling the hallway.

"Would you guys stay here with me tonight. I don't feel like being alone." She said as she laid down on the couch.

Harry and Albus had acquired the locket by having Dobby and Winky scour Sirius' house as R.A.B turned out to be Padfoots brother Regulus. All they needed to get was the Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff artifact. One was the famous Ravenclaw quill and the other was Hufflepuff's cup. At this moment they were at the deserted Malfoy manor for the quill and cup which reside in someplace for lucius' protection and loyalty, trust that Voldemort had for Malfoy Senior.

When they reached the dungeons Harry went first as a Phoenix and cleansed both the quill and the cup. Then Harry flamed out with both items, however something went wrong and Dumbledore found an unconscious Harry in the mud. Albus picked up Harry and apparated straight to the hospital wing.

After checking Harry over, Madam Pomfrey revealed ; "Harry is in a coma fighting someone for control over his mind." Madam Pomfrey made Harry as comfortable as possible before turning to speak to the headmaster.

"Albus Dumbledore how could you do this to Ginny. When she hears that Harry is fighting for his mind her stress level will rise and that's not good for the twins. Also Lily will be out for blood and more or less than likely Molly too. Lily just got her son back and you almost get him killed. If I were you Albus I would be afraid, very afraid. You can find them down in his private quarters. Good luck Albus you'll need it." Madam Pomfey then left for her office slamming the door behind her.

Dumbledore was outside the door to the Potter's quarters and went inside. Immediately Ginny knew something was wrong when she saw Albus standing in the doorway and not Harry; but she did not get to him first.

"ALBUS DUMBLEDORE WHERE IS MY SON? YOU PROMISED HE WOULD COME BACK SAFE. WHERE IS HE?" Lily yelled at the man standing in her doorway.

"Lily, Ginny I am sorry Harry is in a coma; he went in first on his own and removed the wards from each item and then went in again as a phoenix; grabbed both and left. When I got outside due to him flaming outside he was unconscious on the ground." Albus explained to the two angry Potter women in front of him.

Ginny was now worried beyond belief and so was Ron.

"Sis you must calm down. Stress is not good for you or the twins." Ron said trying to calm his little sister down.

"Ron you don't understand; Harry is not fighting his own mind he's trying to keep Voldemort out while he's unconscious. If his defenses slip, then our life and the horcruxes we have got will be useless. Voldemort will just create more horcruxes. Albus you have to take me to him and we've got to go now. I can only flame so you'll have to come with me as I'm the only one who can help him while he is in a coma." Ginny said with a sense of urgency.

James stood up putting his arms around his daughter in law, "Ginny that's not a good idea. You could lose the twins and Harry would never forgive himself if something happened to you or the twins."

Ginny didn't care; "I've put a protective barrier around them; they can not be harmed if I use up my energy. Now if you don't mind I have save my husband from revealing our secrets and ruining our chances for survival in the war who by the way will die and so will all of us."

At that moment any one with their hand on Ginny flamed to the hospital wing. Madam Pomfrey was checking on Harry and watched as an enraged Ginny Potter stormed into the ward.

"Damn you Albus he's in a worse state then you said and is already really weak. Poppy I've put a protective barrier around the twins so they will not get harmed if I use my energy to help Harry. Please move or we may lose this war and I'll be damned if I'm going to let that happen." Ginny snapped.

Poppy immediately moved and Ginny shut out everyone by placing a ward around her and Harry. She placed her hands on Harry's head and began her work; she was trilling and whispering to Harry inside his head. She let him draw on her strength only so much though.

Harry was awake in minutes and Voldemort was gone. Ginny gave him his potions and a pepper up potion and then let down the ward on the curtain and the twins.

Harry placed his hand on her stomach and determined that the twins were just fine and opened the curtain while pulling Ginny down to sit between his legs so he could rub her shoulders. Everyone else decided to take this time to crowd around his bed.

Dumbledore beat every one on talking to Harry first, "I'm so sorry about the stress and worry I placed on Ginny. Are the twins going to be alright?"

"Yes Albus they'll be fine and you have nothing to be sorry for. I should have known as I should have used Phoenix tears before I touched the cup and the quill. But I didn't and as a result someone tried to pry into my mind and I fell unconscious. Plus now we have all of them and I'm tired and would like to sleep." Harry said and the others took this as a hint to go away.

Harry and Ginny adjusted their position and fell asleep along side each other. Everyone else left and went to their own quarters to sleep.

The next morning Kathryn and Draco decided it would be best to try and patch things up with his mother due to her being alone and in hiding from Voldemort, who believed she had killed Lucius; his right hand man and Severus who was his potions master plus a very trusted friend.

Draco went to the hospital wing to discuss his mother with the headmaster who at this very moment was talking with Harry and Ginny. Kathryn was coming with him as she needed a calming potion for the stress she was under from meeting his mother's expectations.

"Morning Professor can I speak with you and Harry alone for a minute?" Draco asked. Ginny got the hint, noticing Kathryn's worried face and the hand over her stomach went to her aid.

"Albus, Harry I have come to request that my mother be allowed t come out of hiding as I need to patch things up with her for leaving her alone with my abusive, bastard father. Not only that but she is going to be a grandmother?" Draco asked.

Meanwhile Ginny had taken Kathryn into Poppy's office. Poppy was not there and due to Ginny's potions and charms scores on her NEWTS, Poppy had taken her into training to become a healer. Over the last two months Ginny had taken her Master's test and became the youngest healer by passing with top grades.

"Kathryn your stress level is too high, now this calming drought is changed ever so slightly to help deal with stress during pregnancy; myself and Severus have developed it. I want you to take this and I also want you to come see me or Poppy every two weeks until we get your stress level down and so we can check on the twins." Ginny told her giving her the modified calming drought.

Kathryn was speechless she didn't know that Ginny was a certified healer. "Ginny, since when did you start helping Pomfrey and become a certified healer?" She also took the potion and sat down to talk with her friend.

"Well since Harry refuses to let me to teach muggle defense Poppy took me and made me her apprentice. Then last week she told me to take my Master's and so I took the test and passed." Ginny explained along with some of the injuries she's had to deal with since becoming a healer.

"Wow Ginny that's awesome. Now if you don't mind I have a meeting to go to. I'll see you next week for my next appointment." Kathryn said but was interrupted as they heard shouts coming from the hall way.

"Madam Pomfrey, Professor Potter…" A student yelled bursting into the room not noticing the headmaster or his companions.

"What's the matter Mr. Smith?" Ginny asked rushing out of the office and into the wing.

"It's Hermione, she jumped in front of me to shield me from a hex Pansy sent towards me. Now she won't wake up." The young boy said almost in tears.

Ginny's eyes lit up, "Mr. Smith run into my office and grab my bag of potions that is under my desk and then bring it to me. Harry your o.k. now you need to go get Ron and bring him here. Albus we need to get to Hermione quickly. Draco your meeting with your mother is going to have to wait Kathryn has to high of a stress level, plus I need you to tell Albus where Pansy's hideouts are especially if I'm going to save Hermione and the twins. Mr. Smith take me to her." Ginny ordered almost as if she were directing troops for battle.

Harry had quickly gotten out of the bed and waved a hand over his body; replacing his robes with dark black billowing robes like his uncles. He apparated to his quarters and grabbed the map. "I solemnly swear I am up to no good."

Due to changes on the map it now read, "Moony, Dark Angel, Lily flower, Padfoot and Prongs are proud to present the Marauders Map." He opened the map and found that Ron was currently patrolling the grounds as he did not have a class that morning. He flamed right in front of Ron.

"Bloody hell mate!" Ron yelled.

"Ron listen to me. You have to come to the hospital wing Hermione… well just come on." Harry said.

Before Ron could say anything Harry grabbed his friends wrist and flamed to the infirmary.

Draco was furious Pansy may not have been a death eater but she sure did act like one. Kathryn had gone with Ginny while he had the task of finding Pansy amongst several places. However he heard a 'pop' behind him and found Harry coming up to him with the map in hand.

"Hey Draco she's in the room of requirements with Crabbe and Goyle apparently she has been using a Vanishing cabinet to receive her orders." Harry said.

They both set off into the room and stunned the three students who had not been expelled but suspended. They brought them to the hospital wing.

When Ron arrived at the hospital wing, he found Ginny looking over Kathryn who she ordered to rest and then quickly disappeared behind another curtain to hover over a pale Hermione.

"Ginny what happened?" Ron snapped.

"Ron calm down or get out. I will tell you but right now I'm trying to save her life. Now get out of my way or I'll knock you out." Ginny snapped back.

Ron knew better than to get in her way and sat down to talk with Kathryn. Luckily Ginny knew what hex Pansy had thrown which was a new dangerous form of the cruciatus curse. Luckily she made Severus make the antidote and walked over the fireplace for a fire call. "Severus I require your assistance and a vial of that new antidote." Ginny said.

"I'll be right there Ginny." Severus replied.

Ginny was startled when the door burst open to reveal Harry, Draco and Albus with an irate looking Pansy Parkinson.

"Luckily for you Ms. Parkinson Hermione is going to be alright due to the fact that Severus Snape developed a cure for that curse you just used. Ah Severus, thank you, excuse me a moment while I go and give this to Hermione." Ginny said.

Hermione woke up immediately, "WHEN I GET MY HANDS ON THAT LOW DOWN PIECE OF DEATH EATER TRASH…"

"Hermione calm down, relax your perfectly fine, in fact so are the twins. I assume you used the barrier over them before you jumped in front of Mr. Smith." Ginny said.

Hermione smiled and laid back down and fell asleep. Ginny then looked over to her brother, "Your fiancée is going to be fine as are the twins go and see her."

Ron didn't need telling twice he was at Hermione's side in an instant. Ginny nodded to Harry giving him the chance to talk to Albus.

"Albus we should take these three up to your office and discuss an appropriate punishment." Harry said and Albus nodded so Harry took a hold of the four of them and flashed to the Headmaster's office.

Meanwhile Sirius, Remus, Lily and James had all met in the staff room for a marauder's meeting minus Harry.

"Messr. Moony thinks this place has become to serious and glum especially Dark Angel whose head is wrapped around death and war." Moony said.

"Messr. Padfoot agrees with Mr. Moony and inquires as to what we should do about it?" Padfoot said.

"Mistress Lily flower suggests a good prank on the students, would be rather cheerful." Lily flower said.

The meeting went on like this and a plan was formed for a prank at breakfast the next morning.

Ginny had calmed down and felt her stress level drop; she placed a loving hand on her belly.

"Now Hermione you'll have to stay here tonight until I'm satisfied that there are no ill effects from the curse. Kathryn you'll also stay here tonight as your stress level is still too high. Now boys you both still have classes so please leave so my patients can get the rest they need." Ginny commanded.

After the boys left Ginny pulled the curtains around each girl and walked back into the office to floo Poppy and give her the updates.

Back in Albus' office Harry and Albus had questioned each person and brought in a ministry governor and auror to conduct their own questions. By the end of the night all three students had been expelled and their wands snapped. What the officials did not know was that each of them had another wand so they left the castle and joined Voldemort.