Remus had been happy to have the boys stay over that night. He had to laugh as he watched even his cub preen and think about clothes. He knew Severus had been willing to have the boys stay but Harry had not wanted to ask. He felt bad asking his dad to have that many lions in his rooms. It wasn't just the lions part, but just a number of students. Remus was what people would call the cooler parent, the one more open to friends. He knew deep down Severus likely didn't want three extra teens under his roof. If it had been Draco who he loved he'd likely have said no. It was just the man felt he missed out on so much with his son, he didn't want to say no to something simple as this request. But in the end they would all be happier with this arrangement which is why Remus had said yes.

In the morning the boys were up bright and early. They were all a mix of nervous and excited about their dates for the day. He knew how much Harry was not only was attracted but cared about Katie as well.

Seamus was dressing and he was relieved. "I must admit I'm relieved that Ginny's brothers have all graduated, well except the prat."

Dean agreed with his best friend. "Ron you can handle, but you had to pick a girl who had five older brothers, to date."

Harry reminded them. "Ginny mentioned Hermione had a date with one of them."

Seamus suddenly went pale and looked sick to his stomach. "Oh Merlin, any idea which one of them it is?"

Harry shook his head. "No idea, Ginny wouldn't tell me. Bill is engaged so we can rule him out, but the others, no idea."

Dean tried to calm down his best friend. "It is likely one of the twins, you know they're cool. You'll be fine."

Seamus was not convinced for a moment. "But she is their baby sister."

Harry shrugged. "They are all great guys, I promise you. Then again, I never tried snogging their little sister in front of them either."

Ginny was only a fifth year, and she had never dated last year. It likely had a bit to do with the fact she had the twins still at school as well. Ginny had still been getting over her puppy dog crush on Harry that she had since they had first met each other. He considered the red heads like brothers but he was not sure even that would have spared him. They were extremely protective of their little sister, all but Ron. Seamus was fine as long as he didn't hurt Ginny in any way he thought. But he better run and run fast if he ever made her even cry.

They finally convinced Seamus to come down to breakfast; he looked ready to pretend he was sick. Harry reminded him Ginny would know he was faking and chickening out on her. And that would not sit well with any of her brothers either.

Harry was surprised when he didn't see Katie in the Hall. "Maybe it isn't you who is cutting out on the date."

Hermione heard and laughed when Harry plopped down next to her. "Katie is getting ready for town. I know she is quite excited to go."

Harry turned to her. "Still not going to tell me which of my brothers you have a date with today?"

She blushed when she realized Ginny had told him. "Ginny has a loose tongue I see. But no, you will just have to wait and see."

Harry explained when Seamus buried his head. "He is a bit worried about dating Ginny with one of her brothers around."

Ginny plopped down next to Seamus and assured him. "Don't worry I will threaten to hex my brother if he tries to interfere with our date."

Hermione smiled. "And trust me; there is only one of her brothers without the brains to take that threat seriously."

Laughter was resonating still when the brother in question slumped down at the table. Ron had been forbidden from going into town today. He had not been banned, but he had received a detention for today and would not be able to go. Harry was the only one dateless at the table, and he was worried Hermione was wrong. His doubts about anyone wanting to date him popped up again. He left the hall, worried but he could not blame Katie if she had changed her mind. He knew he was asking a lot of someone to date him.

Ron sneered when he saw him. "I heard Katie was foolish enough to ask you out. I guess she came to her senses and stood you up."

Before Harry could respond Katie appeared and answered for herself. "I was just running a bit late. Where is your date Ron? A toilet brush?"

Harry turned to her when Ron scurried off and smiled. "You look quite pretty Katie."

Katie since they didn't have to be in school robes when not in class was in jeans and a dark sweater. "Thank you."

They both could admit they had taken extra time getting ready that morning. Katie had her own friends helping her choose what to wear. She hadn't missed breakfast, they had the elf who brought the quidditch team breakfast before early practices, bring them some. As Katie and Harry headed for town they were both a bit nervous, but neither had a single doubt about going on this date.

Katie squeezed his hand when he got into town. "You don't have to look so nervous, I promise I don't bite or anything."

Harry and Katie had an amazing time in town. It was no surprise when they met up with the other couples in the Three Broomsticks for lunch. Harry and Katie had spent the time mainly in the quidditch store and joke shop but talking and laughing a lot. Harry could admit when he got over his nerves, he was having an amazing time, and hoping there would be a second date. Well that they would continue to go out, being at school, going on dates was hard. There had been a time when seniors could leave campus when not in class, but the war changed that.

Neville looked no worse for wear for his hunt with Luna, and smiling from it. And Hannah and Dean also seemed to have a good time. From the look on Seamus and Ginny, they had not had a run in with Hermione and whoever her date was for the day.

Ginny nodded when Harry asked. "No, the two of them must have laid low, or not coming into town until after lunch."

Seamus was relieved when he reached to kiss her. "I like the brothers I have met, but I admit I am a bit relieved."

They were kissing when a voice came from behind. "Oy, Finnegan, what do you think you are doing kissing my sister?"

The two of them broke apart as Harry noticed the brother Hermione was with. He was shocked. "Charlie?"

Ginny turned to him. "Charlie is going to be working at the school. He is taking over the care of magical creatures class."

Harry was worried. "What about Hagrid?"

Charlie assured him it was in fact Hagrid's idea. Hagrid loved to teach and would continue with the third and fourth years, but he was wanting to return his focus back on being a groundskeeper. Many of the animals in the forest were having babies, and his duties there needed to be seen to. He knew he was not the best teacher to help the older kids with OWL and NEWT exams. Charlie had wanted to stay put in the UK, and was happy to take the job offer. The Order liked having a member there, but for him it was about a job and a life here.

Hermione admitted when she spent another summer at the Burrow she grew close to Charlie. She knew he was quite a bit older but that didn't bother her. And since she was sixteen, there were no school rules about her dating a teacher.

Harry was relieved. "I admit I was a bit worried you were dating Percy. I mean I thought the twins would have told me about a break up."

Hermione laughed. "They would have, you know they couldn't keep such a secret from you. And Percy still has not been seen much of."

Ginny shrugged. "Mum and dad have seen him a bit since the whole ministry. He seems to be coming to his senses, or so mum claims."

Charlie's attention was still on Seamus. "Let's not be changing topics. I still don't think I like this, you snogging my kid sister."

Seamus was white as a sheet and starting to stutter. "We're on a date, I really like your sister, I'd never….."

Ginny came to his rescue. "I am old enough to date Charlie, and I doubt you and Hermione were jumping rope over there all morning."

For a moment Charlie still looked serious but he broke into a smile. He had been assured by Hermione that Seamus was a good kid. He was just joking, but he was serious when he did warn Seamus he better never hurt Ginny. Charlie doubted he would need back up from his brothers who were not at school, Harry would give him back up. One of the reason's Ginny's puppy love for him would never be, Harry saw her as a sister.

Katie was relieved as they finally got into their food. "I'm happy you have no brothers for me to face."

Harry laughed and pointed out. "It is a guy who usually has to face the brothers. But I am sure Charlie and his brothers could do the job."

Charlie looked over. "For sure, we are always up for some interrogation. The twins may go easy on you, as their girlfriends are your friends."

Katie had a smirk on her face. "Well then I guess you should be lucky my two older brothers have both finished school."

It was Harry's turn to go a bit pale when he heard that and have the others laugh. He had not realized that Katie had not one but two brothers. Charlie actually knew one of them, they had been in the same year and played quidditch together. Charlie assured Harry they were great guys. Harry watched Charlie and Hermione, and still had to wonder how they hooked up. But he was reminded opposites attract, and they did make a cute couple. They were all suddenly drawn out of their thoughts by shouts and screams outside.

Charlie led the way to the door and he looked out. "Death Eaters."