Chapter twenty one

Everyone arrived in Harry's sitting room, he carried Ginny straight upstairs and into their bedroom, Poppy and Molly following. As Harry reached the door, Molly opened it and Harry walked in then Molly pulled the bed covers down. Harry placed Ginny very carefully on the bed.

Poppy walked over and took her wand out, she waved it over Ginny a few times. 'Ginny, your bleeding heavily again,' she took a vial of potion out of her bag. 'Here, take this,' Ginny took the vial and swallowed. 'Now, you are not to move, unless you need the bathroom, and you will get help, do not get up by yourself, is that clear?'

'Yes, Madame Pomfrey, I'm not going anywhere, I'm too tired.' she looked at her mother, then to Harry. 'Harry could you give mum and me a minute please, I want to talk to her.'

'Anything Ginny, I'll go down with the others, are you hungry, do you want anything, I can get Kreacher to make you something.'

'No, thank you Harry, I'm just too tired.' Harry walked around the bed and bent down and kissed her.

'I'll be back soon,' he smiled at her and walked away. Madame Pomfrey followed.

As Harry reached the sitting room, Poppy walked over to him. 'Harry, now I will say this one more time, she needs to stay calm, she has lost a lot of blood, more than is normal and I'm worried about her. She's not out of the woods yet, the only reason I allowed her to come home now was, she told me she was too frightened to stay at Hogwarts. So please, keep her calm so the potions can work.'

'I will Poppy, it's safe here, no one knows where here, and Kingsley sent one of the aurors as well,' he nodded to the man standing at the door. 'I promise I won't lose my temper again, does she need anything else right now apart from rest?'

'No, I left some potion on the bedside table near Ginny, if she starts bleeding again, give it all to her, and then call me, but before I go I want to check your hands.' Harry nodded and they went over to the sofa, he lifted his hands so Poppy could look at them. 'There healing very well, but please do not go hitting anything else Harry.'

'I won't Poppy, I'm sorry, I'll behave.' said Harry giving her sheepish grin.

'I'm serious Harry, if you don't stop you could cause permanent damage.' he nodded. 'Now, I'll be off, if you or Ginny need me, contact me, your floo is connect to mine, so I can get here quickly.'

'Thank you Poppy for everything,' Harry gave her a small smile.' she patted his arm and walked to the fireplace, then turned back to Harry.

'I'll be back in the morning.' she threw some powder and was gone.

Harry turned back around and saw Arthur, Bill, Charlie, George, Percy, Ron and Hermione all standing in his house. 'Would any one like a cup of tea?' Harry asked. He got nods all round, 'Kreacher.' Harry called.

'Yes Master Harry, how can Kreacher serve you?'

'Could you make some tea please for everyone and Molly and Ginny who are upstairs, and I'm sorry Kreacher that we came earlier than I said, were you able to get everything in order.'

'Yes Master Harry, everything is in order, and I will get the tea,' he bowed to Harry and walked into the kitchen.

'Why don't everyone sit down, I have got furniture you know.' he smiled at his family. They all gave a small laugh and sat around the room. Everyone started to relax. 'How are you Charlie?' Harry asked his brother-in-law.

'I'm okay Harry, again I'm sorry for what I said.'

'Charlie, you have nothing to be sorry about, I know exactly how you feel. If Ginny didn't come when she did, I don't know what I would've done.' he smiled at Charlie. Everyone sat talking while they waited for Kreacher to bring their tea.

Molly sat on the bed beside Ginny, 'What do you want to talk to me about?'

'Well a couple of things, mum, first would you be able to make us some more potion, you know the one I'm talking about,' she still got a little embarrassed about that in front of her parents.

'Of course dear, I've got everything at home.'

'No mum, I meant I've got all the ingredients here, could you whip it up before you go home. I know that I can't do anything at the moment, but Healer Horton told us to take it every day, and we left all ours at Hogwarts.

'Yes dear, not a problem, now what else did you want to talk about.'

'I was going to talk to Madame Pomfrey but I thought I'd ask you first,' she hesitated before continuing. 'When do you think…I…ah…can get…intimate with Harry again?' she asked looked down.

'Well it shouldn't be for a while, going on what Poppy has said at least a couple of weeks, but check with Poppy anyway. Your body has gone through a very big traumatic ordeal Ginny, you need to give it time to heal.' she smiled at her daughter. 'Is there something else Ginny.'

'Oh, mum, I really wanted…' she started crying again, Molly wrapped her arms around Ginny, 'I really wanted our son, mum, and Harry was devastated, when he found out he came back to me,' Ginny saw the puzzled look on her mother's face. 'He had another relapse a few days ago, but when he found out he was going to be a father and having a son, he was the happy, fun loving Harry. What can I do, mum, should I try again, as soon as we can, or should we wait. I'm so confused.' Molly kept her arms around her daughter.

'Well, I think you should see how you feel, if you both want to try again, then I'd say go for it, but if you're not sure in any way, then I'd leave it for a while at least.'

'Thanks mum,' Ginny said relaxing into her pillows.

'You're welcome Ginny, now is there anything you want, how about a cup of tea?'

'Yeah, that would be nice, could you ask Harry to come back up please. I need him with me.'

'Of course, Ginny, I'll send him straight up and make your potions. Take it easy, keep calm and relax.' Ginny nodded as her mother left the room. She walked down stairs and saw all her family sitting around having a cup of tea.

'Harry,' he jumped up and walked over to Molly. 'Ginny wants you, and she would like a cup of tea,' just as she said this, Kreacher walked in holding one out to Harry. 'Thank you Kreacher,' Molly said looking down at the elf, then turned back to Harry. 'Now Harry, she's calm and relaxed at the moment, she's asked me to make your potion for you because all your stuff is still at Hogwarts. So you go up and I'll go start the potion. Oh and Harry, if it's all right with you, I would like to stay, at least for tonight, will that be alright?'

'Of course mum, you can use the spare bedroom, the one across from mine and Ginny's. I think I would feel better if you were here.'

'That settles then, you go to Ginny and I'll make your potion.' she patted his cheek and went to go into the kitchen.

'Thanks mum, I'll go straight up,' he headed up the stairs not even looking back, when he heard Ron, he paused, smiling. Then he heard what Molly said. He went back down a couple of stairs.

'What potion are you talking about mum?' asked Ron.

'That is no one's business except Harry and Ginny's Ron.'

'Mum, it's okay you can tell them, with everything going on, that's the least of our problems,' he smiled and walked back up the stairs to Ginny.

She looked around the room at her family, 'Well, after Harry and Ginny got married, their bonding had a surprising side-affect, so they need a potion to control it.'

'What side-affect mum?' asked Charlie.

'Well, whenever they were in the same room, or even just looked at each other, they…um.' she looked at her husband, he nodded.

'They couldn't control themselves,' he saw the puzzled looks on all their faces. 'What I mean is they literally couldn't stop having sex, sometimes 20 times a day,' she saw the shocked looks on all her son's faces. 'They were exhausted and hadn't been eating because they couldn't, we had to talk to them separately and they even had to eat separately.' they all sat there with their mouths hanging open.

'You're kidding, 20 times a day,' said Ron. Hermione elbowed him in the ribs. 'Ow, what was that for?' she just shook her head.

Molly turned and she walked into the kitchen and asked Kreacher to help her find everything she needed.

Harry walked in his bedroom, carrying Ginny's tea, it looks like she had fallen asleep. He walked over to her side and put the cup down on the bedside table and sat down watching her. She stirred and opened her eyes.

'Harry,' she had tears in her eyes again, 'Harry we lost him, we lost him.' Harry put his arms around Ginny, not letting her get up he went down to her.

'Shhh, Ginny, I know, I know, everything will be alright, it will get better, and she can never hurt you again.' Harry could feel his anger, but he controlled it, he needed Ginny to stay calm. 'Now, Kreacher made everyone tea, so here's yours, do you want me to help you sit up a bit.' she nodded. Harry put his arm under her shoulder and lifted her up, and then grabbed his pillows and put them behind Ginny's back. 'Are you comfortable?'

'Yes, thank you for staying with me, I feel so much better when you're here with me.' Harry handed her the cup.

'You never have to thank me Ginny, not for anything and especially not for that.' he said leaning in and kissing her. 'Now can I get you something to eat, you must be hungry, you haven't eaten since breakfast.' he said looking down at how drawn and pale she looked.

'No, I just want to sit here with you. How's Charlie, I've never seen Charlie like that,'

'He's okay Ginny, more worried about what he said than what he did, he kept apologising, he'll be fine.' Ginny's lip started to tremble, she took a deep breath and gave Harry a small smile, then Harry saw her eyelids drop, he took the cup from her and gently took the pillows from her back and laid her down.

He heard a gentle knock on the door, he looked around and saw Hermione and Ron. Harry got up and walked over to them.

'How is she Harry?' Ron asked looking over at his sister.

'She's having a hard time, keeps going on about losing our son,' Harry's voice choked up. 'Physically I think she's going to be okay as long as she stays calm, and she's exhausted, but she has stopped bleeding and she's calm now, then she fell asleep. I'm trying but she's still so upset and that's going to take time.'

'I'm so sorry, Harry,' Hermione said wrapping her arms around him. 'We'll be here for you and for Ginny, whatever you need, we'll help.' Harry nodded. Ron was looking at Harry, he felt so sorry for him and his sister.

'I'll be okay, I just need to stay strong for her. She needs me right now.'

'Why don't you go have a shower Harry, I'll sit with her to make sure she's alright.'

'I don't know Hermione, she might wake up and not see me there, I don't want her upset right now.'

'She won't Harry, and I'll be sitting on a chair right beside the bed, now go, a shower will help, I don't know if you know this, but your covered in blood.'

Harry looked down, saw the blood, he started shacking all over and tears starting falling from his eyes as he fell to the floor. 'Oh, oh, it's Ginny's…it's Ginny's blood,' he wept as Hermione knelt down beside him.

'Harry, it's okay, please Harry, everything's okay, Ginny fine.' Ron went down the stairs and brought his mother back up and everyone else followed.

'Harry dear, come with me downstairs,' Molly said.

'No, I don't want to leave Ginny alone.'

'I'll stay with her Harry, go down with mum, please Harry.' Harry nodded and slowly stood up, wiping his face on his sleeve.

Molly took his arm and led him down the stairs. Arthur looked at Hermione. 'What caused that Hermione?'

'I told him to go have a shower as he was covered in blood, he didn't realise, then when he looked down and saw Ginny's blood all over him, he just lost it.' Hermione sniffed, she had tears streaming down her face. 'Is they going to be alright dad, I'm so worried about them right now.'

'We'll all make sure there both alright, you go in with Ginny, and try not to wake her, I'll go down and help Molly with Harry.' he gave Hermione and Ron a small smile and walked back down the stairs.

As Arthur reached the sitting room, he saw Molly holding Harry as he cried in her arms. Everyone in the room watched with tears falling down their faces. He walked over to them and sat on Harry's other side and put a hand on his shoulder.

'Harry, you need to sleep too I think, why you go up to bed with Ginny.' Arthur said.

Harry pulled away, looking around at Arthur, 'I don't know what to do, we were so happy when we found out, then Poppy told us it was a boy.' he was taking deep breaths. 'Why, what have I done to cause this?'

'You never did anything Harry, listen to me. It had nothing to do with you, it was her, remember that, she did this to you and Ginny.' Arthur could see Harry's anger building and he needed to calm him down. 'Now you listen to me Harry Potter, you–did-not-do-anything, you hear me, you did nothing except help Ginny and love her, and she will need your love Harry, just as you will need hers.

'He's right Harry, put the blame where it belongs and that is not on you,' said Charlie,' Harry looked over at him. 'You have done everything to protect Ginny, for years now. Don't go doing this, blaming yourself is not going to help, especially when you have nothing to blame yourself for. All I want is to see my little sister smile and laugh like I saw her at your wedding, and you can do that for her.' Charlie couldn't say anymore, as he was getting choked up as well.

'Thanks Charlie.' Harry said looking at him.

'Come with me Harry, now.' Arthur stood up and waited for Harry. He nodded and stood up as well.

Harry looked at everyone. 'Thank you,' he couldn't go on, he nodded to them and followed Arthur up the stairs.

Arthur led Harry back to his room, before they went in Arthur turned to face Harry. 'I want you to go in and go straight to have a shower, we'll stay with Ginny until you finish, then you are going straight to bed, you need to sleep, you, just like Ginny. You both have had a very traumatic ordeal, you need to heal just as much as Ginny.' Harry nodded and they walked into the room, Harry looked around the room realising he didn't have any of his clothes here but he did have a robe. He walked over and took it with him, walked over to Ginny, he bent and kissed her very gently. Then he went into the bathroom to shower.

'How is he dad?' asked Ron very quietly as the door closed.

'He's blaming himself of course, between me and Charlie I think we got through to him, I just don't know.

'That is so like Harry, this has nothing to do with him, she was jealous of Ginny, she did this,' Hermione sounded angry, but she still kept her voice down. Arthur called them over with his hand. 'Why don't you go down and I'll be there in a moment.' they nodded and walked out of the room. Arthur sat down on the sofa to wait for Harry. He came out a few minutes later.

'Dad, could you do a favour,' Arthur nodded. 'Could you contact Minerva and ask her if she can send all our stuff here, including Fawkes. We're going to need our clothes and things.'

'Of course Harry, now we'll be downstairs if you need us, you get into bed and look after yourself and look after my little girl.' he smiled at Harry.

'I will, I'll make sure she's alright, thanks dad, for everything.' Harry said to Arthur.

'No need to thank me Harry, now if she sleeps then we'll see you in the morning, but just call if you need anything, now off to bed.' he patted Harry on the back and walked out the door.

Harry walked over the got into bed, he left his robe on just in case Poppy turned up before he woke up. He lay next to Ginny, and put his hand on her leg, he didn't want his weight on her stomach. He fell asleep instantly.

Arthur went downstairs. 'Kreacher, could you come in here please,' called Arthur.

'Yes Mistress Ginny's father, what can I do for you?'

'We want you to help Harry and Ginny as much as possible, and if there is any problems you come straight to us and tell us, okay, Molly and I are staying in case they need anything. I know I can't give you orders Kreacher, but I'm asking you to please do this.'

Kreacher tilted his head, 'I will obey Mistress Ginny's father, and will help Master Harry and Mistress Ginny, I will do whatever they need.'

'Thank you Kreacher, now, the man over there is an auror he will be either inside or outside keeping it safe. If you think there is danger, let him know.' the elf bowed, then walked back to the kitchen. He turned back to his family. 'Why don't you all head home.' they all nodded got up and gave their parents a hug and walked to the fireplace, and one by one flooed to the Burrow, Arthur walked over to the auror. 'I don't want anyone here to disturb them, use your own instincts and if for any reason you feel like they might be in danger, we'll be in the spare room, and thank you, knowing you're here, I think they will feel safer.'

The auror nodded, 'My name is Mark and you do not have to worry Mr. Weasley, everyone owes Harry a lot, I will make sure he and his wife…your daughter are safe. I will be relieved in the morning but Minister has explained and basically said the same as you.'

'Thank you, Mark, and it's Arthur, now as you know this fireplace is only connected to Hogwarts and my home, the Burrow. Thank you again, I'll leave you to it.' he shook hands with the Mark then walked into the kitchen with Molly.

Harry was cuddled up to Ginny as they slept, he could feel her moving and he woke up, she was tossing around in the bed.

'Ginny, Ginny, wake up sweetheart, come on, wake up,' her tossing slowed as she woke up. 'Ginny, are you okay baby,' she started crying again, Harry pulled her towards him and put his arms around her. 'Ginny, it's okay, please don't cry, I've got you.' her sobbing was growing louder. 'Shhh baby, please don't cry, I've got you, I've got you,' he could hear his own voice getting choked up knowing how much pain she was in.

'Oh, Harry…I…I…wanted to… have…your baby, oh my god, Harry, we lost our son,' she sobbed into his chest, as Harry kept rubbing her back trying to soothe her.

'I know sweetheart, I know, I know, shhh, Ginny, everything will be alright.' she cuddled up to Harry, holding him tightly. Harry kept rubbing her back and felt her cry's get quieter and her breathing evened out.

Molly stuck her head in the door. 'Is everything alright Harry?'

'Yeah, she must have been dreaming, she's fine now mum.'

Molly walked over to Harry. 'Remember I'll be either in the room across from you or in the kitchen, call if you need anything.' Harry nodded. 'I finished your potion, I was bringing it up when I heard Ginny crying. Here I leave this for you.' she put a vial down on Harry's bedside, then walked around to Ginny's side and gave her daughter a kiss on the cheek, then left the room.

Harry was sending all his feelings of love to Ginny, while he was holding her, then he fell asleep with her.

Molly walked back downstairs to the sitting room. 'How are they Molly?' asked her husband.

'Ginny had a dream, and Harry was trying to calm her down again, she's asleep again now.' she sat down with her husband. 'Oh Arthur, those poor kids, they have been through so much.' she started crying, she had been holding it in for so long so not to upset Ginny.

'I know dear, we'll help them get through this, it'll take time but they will get through it, with the help from all of us.' he put his arm around his wife and held her as she cried, crying for Ginny and Harry and cried for the loss of a grandchild.

They sat, not talking for the longest time, when Arthur turned to his wife. 'Why don't we go up to bed, we can check on them before turning in.'

'Alright Arthur,' she stood up and took her husband's hand, they slowly made their way up the stairs. They stopped outside Harry and Ginny room, opening the door very quietly, and stuck their heads in. The pulled back and closed the door. 'Did you see them Arthur?'

'I saw them, come on Molly, let's get to bed, I've got a feeling the next few days, those two are going to need all the help we can give them.' she nodded and the both walked into the bedroom.

Harry woke the next morning and saw Poppy bent over Ginny, running her wand over her.

'How is she Poppy,' said Harry looking at Ginny.

'She's healing, Harry, there's been no more heavy bleeding just what she would normally have and if we can keep her from getting upset and keep her calm, I think she'll be fine.' she smiled at Harry.

'Thank you again, Poppy, for everything, I know it would have been easier to stay at Hogwarts, but I know Ginny was anxious about being there, and then you said she told you she was too scared to stay there, I'm glad you decided to let her come home where she will feel safe.'

'That's quite alright Harry, I got very close to Ginny before the battle, she was learning some healing charms to treat the kids who had been tortured under the Carrows, as they weren't allowed to come see me, so I taught Ginny, and came to care for her very much.'

Harry looked up at her. 'I didn't know that, Ginny hasn't told me anything about what happened at Hogwarts while I was away.'

'Well you really haven't had a lot of time since the battle, Harry. I mean you were very ill there for a while yourself, then your wedding and teaching but you'll have time to spend together while Ginny is healing, then maybe Ginny will tell you about it sometime.' she put her wand away and put some more potions on the bedside. 'Now apart from the potions I've already given you, I've left some more dreamless sleep potion and a calming draft just in case.' she turned and left the room.

Just after she left Arthur stuck his head in the door. 'Can I come in Harry?'

'Sure dad, come in.' Arthur walked over to stand near the bed.

'How is she?' Arthur looked down at his daughter.

'Poppy said she's healing, but we still need to keep her calm and try not to let her get upset.' Harry stood up and stretched.

'I came to tell you that your things are downstairs, Minerva sent everything early this morning. Fawkes is in the sitting room on his perch.'

'Thanks dad, if you stay with Ginny I'll go down and get our trunks up here. I need some clothes.'

'I'll stay, why don't you get some breakfast while your down there, I've already eaten, so there's no hurry.'

'I'll see dad, I really don't want to be away from Ginny for too long.' Arthur nodded and went and sat on the chair beside the bed.

Harry left his room and went downstairs. He noticed a different auror standing near the fireplace, Harry nodded to him then went into the kitchen. He saw Molly bustling around with Kreacher, both getting food prepared.

'Mum you don't need to do that you know, Kreacher is here to help,' said Harry coming up behind her.

'I know I don't Harry, but it helps if I keep busy.' Harry looked sadly at his mother-in-law realising that she had lost something too. She had lost a grandchild.

Harry walked up to her and pulled her into a hug. 'I'm sorry mum, I forgot that it's just as hard on you as me and Ginny.' Molly sniffed then pulled back looking up at Harry.

'Thank you Harry, but I'm okay, it's Ginny and you I'm worried about. How is she this morning?'

'Poppy said she's healing, but we still need to keep her from getting upset. I just came down to get our trunks so I could change.'

'You go do that, then I'll get you some breakfast.' she patted Harry on the shoulder.

Harry walked into the sitting room, and waved his hand at his trunks and floated them upstairs. He didn't notice the auror staring at him wide eyed. Harry followed the trunks into his room and saw Arthur sitting beside Ginny.

'Is she still asleep dad?'

'Yeah, she hasn't moved. I'll leave you to get dressed.' he got up and as he was walking past Harry, Harry put a hand on his arm.

'I just told mum and now I'm tell you, I'm really sorry, dad, I didn't realised until now that this is just as bad on you, not just Ginny and me.'

'Thank you son, but we'll be fine, just take care of Ginny and yourself. That's all Molly and I care about right now.' he smiled at Harry and left the room.

Harry got changed and started putting the clothes away when he heard Ginny.

'Harry,' Ginny's voice was weak.

'I'm here sweetheart,' Harry went over to her side and sat down, taking her hands in his. 'How are you feeling Ginny?'

'I'm feeling okay, still tired.' Harry saw how exhausted she looked, she was very pale and had dark circles under her eyes. 'Has Madame Pomfrey been here yet?'

'Yeah, she left a few minutes ago, she said your healing, but you still need to stay calm and relax.' she nodded.

'Could you help me sit up Harry?' he got up and put his arm under her shoulder pulling her up and stuffing his pillows behind her back. 'Thanks, Harry.' she was breathing heavily.

Harry looked at Ginny still very worried about her. 'Do you want something to eat sweetheart, your mother's in the kitchen fixing a heap of food.'

'I am a bit hungry, maybe just a little, but I don't want you to leave me, just stay with me, please.'

'I'll stay, but I can still tell mum to get you something to eat, watch.' he waved his hand and Prongs leapt forth and went through the door. 'See, I don't need to go anywhere.' he smiled at her and leant towards her giving her a very gentle kiss. Ginny tried kissing him but she didn't have the strength and she looked sadly at Harry. He looked into her eyes and put a hand to her cheek. 'It's okay Ginny, it'll take time to for you to get better, and regain your strength, for now let me look after you.' before Ginny could answer there was a knock at the door. 'Come in.' Harry said.

Charlie walked in with a tray of food, he placed in on the bed near Ginny and walked around to her side of the bed looking down at his sister. Harry stood up and went to his side and sat on the bed, letting Charlie sit beside his sister. He had tears in his eyes.

'Charlie, don't please.' Ginny said as she put her arms out to him, he leant down and put his arms around his sister. He cried into his sister's hair. Ginny rubbed his back, she looked over at Harry. Harry nodded towards the door, letting her know he will give them some time. She nodded as she kept rubbing Charlie's back. 'Shhh Charlie, it's okay, please don't cry.' she could feel her own eyes tearing up.

'I'm so sorry Gin, I feel terrible for what I said. I didn't mean for you to hear that.' he said with a muffled voice.

'I know you didn't, it's alright Charlie, really. Come on, I'm fine.'

Harry looked back one more time then went out the door closing it behind him. He walked down the stairs and joined Arthur and Molly in the kitchen.

'Charlie in with Ginny, Harry?' Arthur asked.

'Yeah, she's trying to calm him down, he feels terrible about what he said.' Harry said looking down at the table as tears came to his eyes.

'Yes I know, he was in a right state last night, so Bill told me.' Arthur said watching Harry. 'How are you holding up Harry, you've been trying so hard to stay strong for Ginny, but what about you?'

'I'm fine dad, Ginny needs me right now, that's all I can think about. I don't want her to start worrying about me, she needs to keep calm, and I will do anything to help her through this.' Harry could feel himself losing control. He put his head in his hands as his body started to tremble.

Molly went over to patted him on the back. 'Harry dear, it'll be alright, now you need to eat, you need to keep your strength up and not to make yourself sick, come on eat something, you know we're all here for you, let us help.'

He nodded, wiping his eyes on his sleeve. 'I know mum, I know your all here and you are helping, it's just that Ginny doesn't want me to leave her side right now.'

'We know Harry, so why you've got a few minutes, eat something, then you can go back up to her.' Molly said placing a plate of food in front of him.

Harry looked at her nodding. 'Thanks mum, I'll just have a bit.' he really didn't feel like it, but he started eating, just so everyone wouldn't worry about him. He didn't eat much when he felt Ginny's love coming to him also she was feeling anxious. 'Ginny needs me.' he got up and ran up the stairs.

Molly and Arthur watched Harry go. 'What are we going to do with him, Arthur, if he doesn't eat, he's going to get sick.'

'I know, maybe he will eat while he is with Ginny. You put plenty of food on the tray you sent up with Charlie.' she nodded. Charlie walked into the kitchen sitting down.

'You okay Charlie?' his mother asked him.

'No mum, I just feel bad for them mum and for what I said.' he slammed his fist on the table. 'How could I have said that in front of them?'

'Charlie, it's okay, please settle down, you were angry, upset, we all were.' Arthur said putting a hand on his son's arm. 'We just need to be here for them.' Charlie nodded.

The fireplace turned green and the auror stood there holding his wand directly at it. Minerva and Kingsley stepped out. The auror nodded to them and lowered his wand. Kingsley walked to him while Minerva went into the kitchen.

'Molly, Arthur, Charlie, how are they this morning?' Minerva said as she sat down and Molly put some tea in front of her.

'Poppy said Ginny's healing but still needs to be kept calm, and Harry won't eat, he won't leave her alone, were worried about him. He's trying so hard to stay calm in front of her, not letting her see how upset he is. The thing is with their bond, they both know what each other is feeling, so no matter what Harry does, Ginny will still feel it. I think that's why she doesn't want Harry to leave her alone for too long.' Molly sighed. 'She can feel how upset he is, so there both trying for each to stay calm for each other.'

'Yes I expect they would do that, try to make each other feel like everything was okay, so the other won't worry.'

'Yes exactly and also Ginny mentioned to me that Harry had a relapse a couple of days ago, but when he heard about the baby he came back to her. What did she mean Minerva?'

Minerva sighed knowing she couldn't tell them what had caused Harry's relapse, but she had to tell them something. 'I can't go into details, but Harry for whatever reason, lost the will to live, he was giving up. We didn't think he was going to make it.' she saw that they all looked shocked. 'Then Ginny asked Baily and Poppy if it would help if he knew she was pregnant. They told her it would, so as she was talking to him, it worked, he came back and they were both so happy, Poppy said when she told them it was a boy, she said she was in tears watching them, everyone just watched them over the next couple of days. You could see how happy they were, then this. That's what I wanted to speak with you, with everything Harry has gone through and now trying to keep it together for Ginny but once Ginny starts getting better, I'm worried that he won't be able to cope. Even though he has all of you, and loves you, he's never had a real family, and this baby would have given Harry that, now, I just don't know how he will handle it.' Minerva sighed and took a drink of her tea.

'We will all help him cope once Ginny is well, we will all be here to help them get through this.' Arthur said.

Kingsley walked over taking a seat at the table. 'How is everyone this morning.' he asked the room.

'We're all coping Kingsley, how are you?' Arthur asked.

'I've been in meetings since last night,' he looked at Arthur and Molly, then turned to Charlie. 'Charlie, I had a meeting this morning with the Wizengamot, I had to mentioned what happened.' everyone looked at him shocked. He raised his hand to stop any outbursts. 'They would have found out any way Charlie, the room was full of students. I explained the situation and are not going to charge you for using an unforgivable. They understand why you did it, and they know you were trying to help Ginny and Harry.'

'Thank you Kingsley, it never even occurred to me that Charlie could get into trouble for that, we've been concentration all our energy on Ginny and Harry.' Arthur said.

'Not a problem Arthur, I was just glad I could help. As for Miss Briston,' he's voice turned hard, 'she is in St Mungo's, she's had a complete breakdown, once she is better, she will still face charges over what she did, and will probably go to Azkaban.'

'Good,' said Charlie savagely, not looking up from the table.

Just then Prongs appeared in the kitchen, speaking with Harry's voice. 'Mum can you come sit with Ginny please.' then Prongs disappeared.

'I better go see what's going on.' she turned and walked quickly up the stairs. She opened the door and walked over to Ginny. 'What's the matter?' she asked looking anxious.

'It's fine mum, I just need a quick word with Poppy, but I don't want to leave Ginny by herself.' he looked down at her.'

'Okay, Harry, you go and I'll sit with Ginny.' Harry nodded and walked out of the room.

'Thanks mum, he's just so worried about me at the moment, he doesn't want to leave me even for a moment.'

'It's not a problem Ginny, that's why I'm here, to help if you need it.' she rubbed her daughters arm.

Harry came down the stairs and when straight to the fireplace.

'Harry is something wrong,' said Arthur getting up.

'No dad, I just need a word with Poppy, there's nothing to worry about.' Harry threw some floo powder in and stuck his head in. He appeared in Poppy's office fire. 'Poppy,' she jumped when she saw Harry.

'Is something wrong with Ginny Harry?' she said kneeling down in front of Harry.

'No, but Ginny wants to have a shower, I think she will feel better if we can get her into some clean clothes. Every time she sees all the blood she gets upset again. Do you think it will, with my help, do you think that we should let her?' Harry asked.

'Yes, I think it will, but I'll come and help just in case Harry. Wait till I get there before you get her up.' Harry nodded and pulled his head out of the fireplace.

Arthur, Charlie, Kingsley and Minerva all looked at Harry. 'Everything's fine, Ginny would like to take a shower, she keeps getting upset whenever she sees the mess she's in. I wanted to check with Poppy first before I took Ginny in to help her shower, and Poppy's on her way.'

'Yes, Harry, I think a shower and a change of clothes will help her feel better,' said Arthur.

'Send Poppy straight up when she gets here.' he turned and ran back up the stairs. Harry walked into his bedroom and went straight over to Ginny. 'Poppy is coming to help as well Gin, just in case, so no arguments, okay.' she nodded at Harry. 'I'll get you some clean clothes, is there anything you want to put on?'

'Just one of your t-shirts, and some knickers.'

Harry grinned at her then turned to Molly. 'Molly while I help Ginny in the shower, could I ask you to change the linen, there's more in the cupboard in the hallway.'

'Of course Harry, I'll go get some clean things and be back.' she walked out of the room and Harry got the things Ginny wanted, then went back to sit with Ginny. He took her hands in his.

'I'm sorry to be so much trouble Harry, I just can't stand being in these clothes anymore.' she sniffed as tears came into her eyes. 'It hurts to remember.' Harry leaned in and put his arms around her.

'You can never be any trouble. I love you so much Ginny, it will get better, I promise,' he sent his feelings of love to her, she looked back at him, she could still feel he was very upset and worried, so she leaned in to kiss him.

Molly and Poppy walked in to the room. 'Sorry to disturb you, but Poppy's here.' said Molly walking in with an arm load of linen.

'That's okay mum, thanks Poppy for this.' Harry said standing up.

Poppy walked over to Harry and Ginny. 'I'm going to go set up the shower with a seat for you Ginny, I don't want you standing. Now if you want, Harry can help you and I will wait here just in case you need me, alright.' she turned to Harry, 'I'll be right back then I want you to carry her in, she's not to walk.' Harry nodded and Poppy went into the bathroom. She was back in a few minutes. 'All right Harry, you can take her in now.'

Harry picked Ginny up very gently and walked into the bathroom with her, they left the door ajar, but Harry settled her into the chair, while he helped her undress.

Molly went over and started stripping the bed, she gasped and stood back. 'I had no idea,' Molly said as tears sprung into her eyes.

'I know Molly, but she's doing better now, why don't you finish while I listen for them.'

Molly nodded, she got to work changing everything on the bed. 'I'll be back, I'll just take these down to the laundry room.' she walked out of the room and down the stairs, and into the kitchen to go to the laundry. Everyone stood up when they saw what Molly had in her arms. The whole lot of it was covered in blood.

Charlie slammed his fist into the wall and stormed out the door. 'I'll go after him Molly, you deal with those.' Molly nodded and went into the laundry room. Arthur followed his son out the door, he saw him pacing down near the water line. He walked up to him, and put a restraining hand on his shoulder.

'Charlie, it's alright.'

'Did you see that, how can you say everything is alright. If I had seen that last night, I would have used more than just the cruciatus curse on her.' he said breathing heavily and pacing again.

'This how I can say that, Ginny's fine now, of course she still needs to heal and not just her physical problems, but her emotional ones as well, you can't keep flying off like that Charlie, if Ginny see's you it will upset her. I know you and Ginny were always very close, but she needs our support right now.'

Charlie stopped pacing and turned to his father knowing there was more to it than he's father knew. 'I'm sorry dad, I know all us boys have always been close to Ginny and very protective of her. I just can't help it when I see how much pain she's in right now.'

'I know Charlie, but she will be fine, remember that and just be there for her.' Charlie nodded and Arthur took him by the shoulders and led him back to the house.

Harry had just finished undressing Ginny, tears came into his eyes as he saw the state of Ginny's clothes. He blinked them away and turned back to Ginny.

'I'll turn the water on first, get it nice and warm, then get you in, okay.'

'I'm ready,' she said smiling up at Harry as he went and turned the water on.

Harry walked over to her and he stripped off some of his clothes and shoes but left his jeans on then he leant down and very gently picked her up, and carried her into the shower and placed her very carefully on the chair.

'Oh, that feels good, will you help me Harry, it still hurts to move too much.'

'I'll do whatever you want.' he picked up the body wash and started washing Ginny all over, then he helped wash her hair and rinse it. As he was washing Ginny, he could feel himself getting aroused and had to shake his head and take a couple of deep breaths but he slowly got himself under control, then finished washing his wife.

'It's alright Harry, I feel it too.' she smiled up at him. 'This feels really good, and I feel a whole lot better already, but I'm ready to get out now.'

'Let me just get a towel ready for you, don't move.' he walked back out and put a towel on the seat for her and had another towel hung over the rail. 'Okay, ready?' he asked and she nodded. Harry turned off the water, then picked her back up and carried her over to the seat and placed her on the towel. He picked up the other towel and dried her off, then waved his hand at her hair drying it and helped her put on his t-shirt and pulled her knickers up, 'okay, now back to bed.' as Harry picked her up again, Ginny kissed him.

'You know when I'm better I might just have to get you to wash me again, that felt really good.' she smirked at him. Harry grinned back at her.

He carried Ginny back to the bedroom and straight into the freshly made bed, lowering her down onto it.

'How did it go Harry?' Poppy asked.

'Not a problem. Thanks again for coming Poppy.'

'It's fine Harry, now I'll just check you over again Ginny make sure you alright, you need to stay still while I do this Ginny and it might be a bit uncomfortable and then give you you're potion and I'll leave you to it.' she walked over and ran her wand over Ginny, then bent down and examined her to make sure everyone was alright. She nodded and picked up the vial. 'Here, drink this.' she handed the vial to Ginny and she swallowed it. 'Now you're doing really well, there's no more excessive bleeding, but you look fine, but you still need rest and you still need to stay calm, and unless something happens, I'll be back in the morning.' she smiled down at them both and left the room.

'I saw you wince when Poppy was checking, are you okay.

'It was a little uncomfortable, and stung a bit, but I feel fine, tired but okay, I don't want to sleep though, will you sit with me for a bit, maybe sing to me.'

Ginny lay back on her pillow as Harry sang there song, she couldn't take her off of his face. She didn't even notice that he didn't have anything on except his jeans. She loved him so much, and knew he was hurting too, but he was trying so hard to be strong for her and that just made her love for him grow. As he finished singing she had tears falling down her face.

'Hey, why the tears love, come on, no more tears,' he reached up and wiped her tears with his thumb when he noticed Ginny looking at the door. Molly, Arthur, Charlie, Minerva and Kingsley were standing, watching them. 'You can come in if you want.' said Harry. They nodded and walked in.

'That was beautiful Harry,' said Charlie as he went and sat on the chair near Ginny taking her hand. Molly and Arthur standing behind him, Kingsley and Minerva standing near the foot of the bed.

'We just wanted to see how you are Ginny?' Minerva said looking at her.

'I'm fine,' she could feel herself get choked up,' she gripped Charlie's hand and Harry took her other one, gripping it letting her know he was there. There was a knock on the door.

'Can we come in,' Bill's voice said, then walked in with Fleur.

Ginny looked over at Bill and saw Fleur, and burst into tears,' Harry leaned over her.

'It's okay Gin, it's okay sweetheart, I'm here, please, don't get upset again, it's alright.' Harry sat there holding Ginny and he heard them all leave. He never thought of the impact seeing a pregnant Fleur would have on Ginny, but he will do whatever to make sure she will be okay. He would have to say something to them. He waved his hand and sent Prongs to Molly.

He stayed holding Ginny why she sobbed when Molly came back into the room.

'Molly can you stay with Ginny please,' he looked into Ginny's eyes, 'I'll be right back, I promise.' he kissed her very gently, got up and left the room.

Harry came down the stairs and Bill walked over to him. 'I'm sorry Harry, I didn't think,'

'It's alright Bill, Fleur, it's fine,' he looked over at Fleur, and he could feel his body start to tremble. 'I think you just need to give her time, and seeing you Fleur…in your condition…' he was having a hard time controlling himself. He looked around at everyone, seeing their concerned faces. He sucked in a deep breath, 'I'm sorry,' and he bolted out the door.

Arthur went to follow Harry, but Charlie stopped him. 'Let me go dad, you stay here.' he turned and followed Harry out the door and saw him sitting in the same spot as he had been earlier. Harry had his head in his hands and he saw his body trembling as the pain of seeing what he had lost took him over. He walked over and sat down next to him, he put a hand on his shoulder, but didn't speak. He just let Harry get it all out.