Chapter twenty five

Lily was in the kitchen the following morning when Ginny came down. 'Morning Lily, how are you feeling this morning?'

'I'm fine Ginny, I'm still tired but no morning sickness yet. It was the same when I was pregnant with Harry.' she smiled at her daughter-in-law.

'That still hard to take in, hearing things like that, I mean you don't look much older than me, yet you're Harry's mother.' Ginny said shaking her head. 'And even saying that, Harry's mother, is a lot to take in.'

'I can understand that Ginny, I don't feel old enough to have a son of Harry's age, but I am his mother. It is a lot to take in, I'm just glad we were able to help him. I love him so much and I want a life with my son.'

'Well, now you can, once we get him through this last bit that is.' Ginny smiled knowing that with Harry's parents here, Harry will always be fine.

'Morning,' James said and walked up and kissed his wife and then his daughter-in-law.

'Morning James,' Ginny smiled at him.

'Morning darling, sleep okay?'

'Better, but still had a restless night, just worried about Harry, wanting him to be well again.'

'He will be James, it's hard to watch what he's about to go through but when it's over, he will be our happy Harry again.' Ginny said.

'That he will be,' Charlie's voice said from behind them all. Morning all,' he went over and kissed his sister before sitting down. 'Is he still out Ginny?'

'Yeah, he was when I came down. He hasn't moved all night, when do you think he will wake up?'

'With Harry, it's hard to say because of his power, potions either take longer to work on him or don't work for as long as they should. We just have to wait and see.'

'See what?' Harry's quiet and shaky voice came from behind them.

'Harry, what are you doing up?' Ginny went over to him, 'You should have stayed in bed.

'I was too shaky to sleep, wouldn't let me settle.' everyone saw Harry's breathing was still very heavy and his hands still shook. 'The shaking kept waking me.' Harry noticed Charlie shaking his head. 'What's up Charlie?'

'I had Baily give you one of the strongest sleeping potions he had, you should have slept through today, maybe even part of tomorrow.'

'Yeah, I wish I could sleep through this,' Harry stood up and started to pace again, then walked into the sitting room, with Ginny, Charlie and his parents following him. 'I feel terrible, I need something, anything to get me through this.'

'You know you can't have anything Harry, you just have to let it work its way out of your system.

Harry threw a punch at Charlie, 'I need something.' he yelled, and started pacing again.

'Charlie,' Ginny said and knelt down at him. 'Are you alright?'

'Yeah Gin, luckily Harry doesn't hit too hard.' he said standing up and looked at Harry. 'You got more Harry, I can take whatever you want to throw at me. Come on, throw another one.' Charlie said waving his hands towards him, urging him on.

'Don't tempt me,' Harry snarled but kept pacing.

'Harry, son, we will help you get through this.' James said wanting desperately to hold him.

'What the fuck would you know, you have no idea what I'm fucking going through right now.'

'Don't listen to him, James.' Charlie said looking at Harry's father

'Aaaahhhh, I need to get out of here,' Harry said going over to the door and trying to get it open with magic then started to kick it.

'Harry, please don't.' Ginny said taking a step towards him but Charlie stopped her from getting too close.

'You won't get out Harry, these wards are designed just for you, to keep you in.' Charlie said, still holding Ginny's shoulder.

'Who cast them, you Charlie?' he came over and glared at him. 'Tell me?' he yelled.

'Not me, Ginny did.' Charlie watched to see what Harry would do as he pulled Ginny behind him.

'You did this to me Gin, you locked me up, just like what they did.' he moved over towards her but Charlie kept her behind him. 'You…you would lock me up.' he glared at his wife.

'Harry back off, right now.' Charlie said keeping Ginny behind him.

'And what are you fucking going to do Charlie, hit me, go ahead and you'll see what I will do.' Harry turned and walked away from them and started to pace again.

'Gin,' Charlie whispered, 'did you see, he's sweeting, it won't be long.'

James, Lily, Ginny and Charlie watched as Harry paced when Sirius walked down the stairs and before anyone could stop him, Harry raced over and belted him.

'Sirius,' James said going over to his friend, but stood in front of Harry blocking him from Sirius, 'Harry, don't. If you want to hit someone, hit me, as you're father I deserve it for letting you go through everything.'

Harry stood there shaking, staring at his father, a shocked look on his face. He slowly turned, 'Gin, Gin, help me.' and he collapsed on the ground shivering.

'It's almost over,' Charlie said and conjured a blanket and lay it over Harry. 'I'll get a wet cloth.' he walked into the kitchen and grabbed a cloth, wetting it down and taking it back to Ginny. 'Here Gin, you know what to do.' he turned, 'Are you alright Sirius?'

'Yeah, but merlin, he hits hard.' Sirius said rubbing his jaw.

'Yeah, I know, even though I told him he didn't, he bloody hurts.' he went back over and looked down at Harry and Ginny.

'What happens now Charlie?' Lily said as she knelt on the other side of Harry and watched Ginny wipe his forehead.

'He'll sweet and shiver a lot, but it's going to make it twice as hard for him to resist it from now on. And for a while at least, someone will always have to be with him so he doesn't get tempted.'

'You really know what you're talking about, don't you Charlie?' said Sirius.

'Yeah, I do, I went through exactly what Harry is going through. So I know how to help him through this, and with what Harry has gone through, I want to help him, he shouldn't have to suffer anymore.' Charlie's voice had choked up a bit and tears came to his eyes, as he looked down at Harry's shivering body.

'You are a great man Charlie Weasley, after going through that yourself, you're still willing to help Harry.' James said and pulled the big man into a tight hug. 'You've saved my son, and I can never thank you enough.'

'Yeah, he is James,' Ginny said, but she never looked up from wiping Harry. 'He wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for Charlie.'

James let go of Charlie, giving him a smile before going over and kneeling down next to his son. Charlie sat down heavily and watched, he was exhausted, he didn't sleep at all last night, knowing what was about to happen to Harry.

Charlie jerked awake and looked around and saw Harry sitting next to him, 'Hi, how you feeling Harry?' Harry didn't say anything just hugged him tightly. 'It's okay Harry.' Charlie said gripping him back tightly. 'You'll be alright now.'

'Thanks Charlie, that's the second time you've saved my arse.'

'I told you I'd be there for you Harry, whenever you need me and whenever you're arse needs saving. But Harry, you do realise that it's going to be harder from now on, twice as hard as before.'

'Yeah, I feel it already, but I'll get through, with Ginny, you, my parents and Sirius, how can I not.' he gave Charlie a smile.

'That's the attitude you're going to need Harry,' Charlie looked around and saw how dark it was. 'Merlin, it's late, I should get home to Katie and the twins.

'Charlie, we're right behind you.' Katie's voice came to him.

Charlie looked around and saw his wife, then back at Harry, 'Are you alright Harry?'

'Yeah, go to your wife Charlie.' Harry smiled tiredly. Charlie nodded and got up, walking over to his wife and kids.

Ginny sat down next to Harry and he pulled her into his arms. 'I love you Gin, how do you put up with me?'

'Because I love you and I know you don't do these things on a whim, there usually caused by something traumatic.' Ginny could feel Harry's anxiety and frustration. She leaned back and looked into his eyes, 'What's wrong Harry, and don't say nothing, you know I can feel it.'

'It's my hands Gin, I won't be able to play again,' Harry broke into tears and pulled Ginny into his arms.

'Shhh Harry, everything will be okay, sweetheart.' she looked over Harry's shoulder and Charlie, raising her eyebrows and he nodded.

Charlie leaned into Katie, 'I need to go home, but I'll be quick, and I'll be right back.' he kissed her and left through the back door.

'Harry, come on sweetheart,' Harry gripped Ginny tighter.

'What am I going to do now Gin, I loved playing and I've screwed that up as well, just like I do everything.'

'You haven't screwed up anything Harry, and everything will be alright, you have to believe that. Now you need something to eat, remember what Charlie said. After all you drank, you need food.'

'Alright, but just a small amount Gin, I couldn't eat a lot.'

'Okay, I'll go get you something, you stay here,' Ginny leaned in and kissed him.

'How you doing son?' James said sitting next to Harry.

'I'm alright dad, I'm sorry for what I said.'

James pulled Harry into his arms, 'You don't have to be sorry son, I love you, you can say whatever you want to and that won't change.'

'Thanks dad,' Harry stayed with his head on his father's shoulder until he fell asleep.

'He's fallen asleep James,' Lily said coming over and sitting down on the opposite side.

'Yes, I know. Harry might be the most powerful wizard in the world, but to me, he's just my son.'

Ginny watched as Harry fell asleep on his father's shoulder, when she felt a hand on her shoulder. 'Hey Charlie, look at that.'

'Yeah, I see it gin. We all forgot sometimes how young Harry really is no matter what he's done and what he's gone through. Anyway I've got it, when do you want to do the spell Ginny?'

'As soon as you get him into bed Charlie, he's already started to get depressed about his hands.'

'Alright, let me contact Baily as soon as I get him upstairs.'

Charlie walked over and looked down at Harry in his father's arms. 'Ginny wants me to take him up to bed now.'

'Do you mind if I do it Charlie?' James asked.

'Of course not James, do you need any help?'

'No, I'm fine Charlie, thanks.' James stood still with his arms around Harry and lifted him into his arms and walked upstairs and into Harry's bedroom. Ginny pulled the covers down and James carefully lay him down and helped Ginny remove his clothes. Then kissed him on the head, as Lily walked over and kissed him as well, then they both kissed Ginny and left her alone with her husband.

When James and Lily came downstairs, they saw Charlie's head in the fire talking to someone. When he finished, he pulled his head out and straightened up. He saw Lily and James watching him.

'I called Baily, he'll be here soon. Ginny wants to heal Harry's hands.'

'Yes, I heard Harry before, talking about not being able to play anymore. I don't want Ginny to hurt herself but I heard the anxiety in Harry's voice, if he can't play, I can understand why she might think he might get depressed and could keep drinking.'

'Yeah, that's the only reason I'm letting her do this.' Charlie walked over to Katie and hugged her. 'How's the twins baby?'

'Sleeping like baby's.' she smiled and kissed Charlie passionately, and as she pulled away she sucked his lip.

'Hmm, you trying to tell me something, Mrs. Weasley.' Charlie picked her up and Katie wrapped her legs around him and snogged his wife. They were still going at it until the fire turned green. Baily and Kingsley stepped out.

'Charlie, put that woman down, she's too much for you.' Kingsley said laughing and went over and hugged them both. 'Baily told me what Ginny wants to do, and he's not happy about it.'

'No I'm not,' Baily said. 'Where is Ginny, anyway?'

'Upstairs with Harry, where else?' Charlie grinned.

'Alright, I'm going to try and talk her out of this,' Baily said and walked up the stairs before anyone could say anything.

Charlie, Katie, Kingsley, Lily, James and Sirius followed Baily up and into Harry and Ginny's room.

'Ginny,' Baily said as he walked over to her. 'I'm not happy about you doing this, we don't know what the effect will be on you.'

'I'm sorry, but I'm doing this Baily. Harry wouldn't survive if he couldn't play, it's the only thing that keeps him going at the moment. He won't go back to teaching, and he doesn't want to be an auror anymore. Playing and singing gives him peace Baily, and I have to do this.' Everyone heard the conviction in Ginny's voice knowing that no matter what Baily said, Ginny would do it anyway.

'Alright Ginny, I'll be here to check on you when you're done,' Baily sat down next to the bed with a grim expression on his face.

'How do you know the spell Harry used Gin, he never says anything verbally anymore?' Charlie asked her.

'Harry told me after he healed the Longbottoms, and I practiced it a few times just in case I needed to use it on Harry. Do you have the wand?'

'Yeah, here,' Charlie handed Ginny the elder wand and took a deep breath.

Ginny waved the wand in the intricate patterns Harry had used, repeating the spell, over and over. Then she collapsed onto the bed next to Harry.

Charlie raced over and helped Baily lay her down properly. Charlie picked up the wand and put it back in his sleeve as he watched Baily waving his wand over Ginny. He was taking a long time and Charlie was getting worried.

'Baily, is she alright?' Charlie asked the healer.

'It's hard to say at the moment, like Harry, she's lost all her strength and magic, but…I don't know, there's something not right and I can't figure out what it is.' Baily shook his head.

'What do you mean Baily, she's going to be alright isn't she?' Charlie asked sitting next to his sister.

'I…I don't know Charlie, with Harry, his powerful, even if I didn't like it, he's body can take the stress of what he was doing, but Ginny, I really don't know, it could be that she's not as powerful as Harry and that's all it is. We just have to wait and see.'

'She'll be fine Charlie, as soon as Harry wakes, he'll send his feeling to her and she'll be fine. It might take a while, probably longer than Harry, but their bond is very strong, Harry will bring her back.' Albus Dumbledore said as everyone stared at him.

'I hope you're right Albus,' Charlie said taking his sister's hand.

'Charlie, why don't we stay here tonight, we can use the spare room and be in the room right next to them?' Katie suggested.

'You wouldn't mind Katie? I really don't want to leave her at the moment.'

'Of course not, now, they have just been feed, so if you want to take your children, I'll go home and get some things.'

'I'll take one of the twins Katie,' Lily said and Katie walked over and placed Harry into her arms, then put Ginny down with her father.

'I won't be long Charlie,' she kissed him and went to walk out of the room.

'Do you want me to come with you baby?'

'No, I'm fine Charlie and I won't be long.' she smiled and blew him a kiss.

Lily and James walked over and sat on the couch under the window, looking between little Harry in Lily's arms, and Ginny and Harry on the bed.

Kingsley and Sirius went back downstairs to wait for news. They made themselves some strong coffee knowing they probably wouldn't sleep tonight.

'What's wrong with your jaw Sirius, it's all bruised?

'Harry belted me,' Sirius laughed. 'He hits like a hippogriff, bloody hurts.'

'Why did he hit you?'

'Don't know, he was agitated, pacing, you know how he was going to be. I just happened to walk downstairs and he hit me.'

'I know how Harry was the last time, Charlie told me. He said he hit him too last time, and I saw the broken window, I tried to repair it but couldn't. When Harry does something, it's stays done. How did you ended up getting into the house and getting to Harry anyway?'

'It was Ginny, Dumbledore told her what spell to do and she used the wand. Dumbledore told her because of their bond, the wand would recognise Ginny as its owner as well. She used the spell Dumbledore told her to do and got through Harry's wards. We found him in his old room, on the floor next to his old cot.'

'How much had he drank by the time you got to him?'

'Two crates, that's a lot of Firewhiskey. I like to have a drink Kingsley, but I won't here. I do when I go over to Nicky's. I don't want to make it harder on Harry.'

'Yes, I do the same. I have a drink either before I come here or after I've been.'

'Do you think Ginny will be alright?' Sirius asked.

'Well, Dumbledore's been right about everything so far, so I have to trust he knows what he's talking about this time too.'

They both sat hoping Dumbledore was right, because they knew if something happened to Ginny, Harry would completely loose it.

Charlie, James and Lily sat watching Harry and Ginny, waiting until Harry woke. It was late but no one was going to sleep, they were just too anxious.

Charlie saw Harry starting to move and watched him. 'Harry, can you hear me mate?'

'Hmm,' Harry murmured and turned over and cuddled into Ginny. 'You feel good.'

'Harry, wake up mate,' Charlie said.

'Charlie, what are you doing in here,' Harry's eyes slowly came open and saw Charlie, his mother and father looking down at him. 'What's going on?' Harry sat up looking around.

'Before I tell you Harry, how do your hands feel?' Charlie asked.

Harry looked puzzled and looked down at his hands. He flexed them, and moved them. 'They feel good actually, maybe that potion Baily gave me worked.'

'It wasn't my potion Harry,' Baily said coming closer to the bed.

'What are you doing here Baily, and what do you mean it wasn't the potion. How else did they mend?'

'Ginny used this to heal you're hands Harry,' Charlie showed him the wand.

'She what!?' Harry exploded and looked down at Ginny. He closed his eyes concentration. 'I can't feel her, I can't feel her,' and everyone could hear the panic in his voice. 'How could you let her do that? Oh, Ginny,' Harry touched her face.

'Do you honestly think we could have stopped her Harry, you know what she's like when she makes her mind up.' Charlie tried to keep his voice calm.

'Harry, she will be fine, she might take longer to wake than you, but she will wake up. You need to keep sending her you're love.' Albus Dumbledore said from his portrait.

'She'll be alright Albus, you're sure?' Harry said feeling slightly relieved.

'Yes Harry, I'm sure. You're bond is strong, now you need to use it. But like I said it might take her a little longer to wake up than you. But when she did the spell, it only took a couple of minutes. So I don't think we'll have too long a wait, maybe the morning at the latest.'

'Alright Albus, I trust you, but you better be right.' Harry turned to Charlie, 'Sorry Charlie, I didn't mean to have a go at you, and yes I know what Ginny can be like when she's made her mind up, stubborn as hell.' Harry grinned.

'You look a lot better Harry, are you hungry, I could bring you up something eat.' Lily said to her son.

'Yeah I am a bit, I'd go down, but I'm not leaving Ginny.'

'I'll bring you something up Harry, don't worry. You stay and keep sending your feelings to Ginny.' Lily handed the baby to James and kissed Harry. 'I'm glad you're feeling better.' Lily left the room as Katie walked in.

'Charlie, I'm back baby,' Katie said and walked over and kissed him. 'Hi Harry,' Katie kissed him too.

'Hi Katie,' Harry said but looked straight back at Ginny.

'I've got everything set up in the other room.' Katie said to Charlie. 'Why don't we put the twins down?'

'Do you mind if I take Harry in and put him to bed,' James said then smirked. 'It will be the second time tonight I've put Harry to bed.' James said looking at his son.

'Yeah, sorry dad, I didn't realise how tired I was.'

'No problem Harry, that's what fathers are for.' James smiled at his son and walked over and waited for Katie to pick up Ginny.

'Come on then James, let's get these two into bed, just like their godparents.' Katie smiled.

'I'll be in soon, Katie, I want to stay with Ginny for a while.' Charlie said.

'That's fine Charlie, you stay as long as you want.' James and Katie walked out of the room and into the one next to Harry and Ginny's room.

'I might just check Ginny once more before I leave for the night.' Baily said and walked over to the bed. Charlie got up to allow the healer to get closer.

Harry watched as Baily waved his wand over Ginny, it seemed to take forever before he stopped. 'How is she Baily?' Harry asked anxiously.

'The same Harry, we just have to wait it out, just like you. Sorry Harry, I'll come back tomorrow and see how she is then.' Baily gave Harry a small smile then left.

'I think you're starting to get how Ginny felt all those times Harry.' Charlie said still holding his sister's hand.

'I realise that Charlie, but I knew I was going to be alright, I tried to explain it to Ginny. I would rather have wrecked hands than let Ginny go through this.' Harry kept touching her face trying to get some response out of his wife.

'I know you would Harry, but Ginny felt how anxious you were and was worried you'd get depressed and keep drinking and we all agreed that you probably would. I didn't want her to do it, but I understood why she wanted to.'

'Yeah, I had a feeling she'd feel that in me, I try not to worry her about things like that, but she can always tell.'

Harry closed his eyes concentrating as he's hands moved over Ginny's face trying to feel something from her. He leaned over and kissed her lips and hated the feel of them not moving under his. He put his head down on the pillow next to her and kept touching her face, keeping his eyes closed. She had to be alright, Harry kept thinking over and over knowing he wouldn't make it if something happened to her.

Lily walked into her son's bedroom and saw Harry with his head next to Ginny, touching her face and talking quietly to her. Lily walked over and sat down on Harry's side putting the tray down.

'Harry, come on, you need to eat.' Lily put her hand to Harry's shoulder but he still didn't move. 'Harry, sweetheart, please try to eat something.'

Harry caressed Ginny's face and kissed her lips again before turning to his mother. Lily saw the tears in his eyes. 'Alright mum,' Harry sat up and took a deep breath but looked back at Ginny, 'She's so still mum, I hate seeing her like that. She should never have done it,' Harry's voice had gotten hard.

'Harry, she did what she did because she loves you, she wanted you to be healthy and happy, just like the rest of us, now please, eat something so you don't get sick.'

'Harry my boy, she will be alright, just keep letting her know how you feel. She will wake up,' Albus Dumbledore said trying to reassure Harry.

'You keep saying that Albus, but I can't feel her, it's just like…' Harry couldn't go on and a sob escaped him.

'Just like what sweetheart?' Lily said putting a hand to Harry's face and wiped away his tears.

'Last time, when I was drinking and Charlie helped me through, you saw the memory mum. When all the Weasley boys brought me back up here, there was nothing, I couldn't feel anything from Ginny, just like now and she was dying then.'

Lily sat there thinking of a way to take Harry's mind off Ginny, Albus said she would be alright and since she's arrived back, and with everything he's done so far, she knows Albus is right, she just needed to make Harry believe it.

'Harry, Albus said Ginny will wake, we just need to be patient. But I'd like to ask you to do something for me.' Lily looked at her son.

'You could ask me anything mum, what do you want me to do?' Harry said and looked away from his wife and looked at his mother.

'I want you to show me a memory Harry,' she smiled at Harry and saw he was anxious about what memory she wanted.

'Which one?'

'You're wedding, I would love to see the day my son got married.'

Harry smiled, 'That is one memory I would gladly show you, let me get the pensieve up here.' Harry closed his eyes and within a few minutes the pensieve flew into the room and landed on the bedside table. 'Why don't you get dad, and he can watch as well.' Harry said smiling at his mother.

'Alright, I'll be right back.' Lily leaned in and kissed her son, 'Eat until I get back.'

'Okay,' Harry couldn't help the grin that broke on his face, then started eating.

Lily walked out of the room and heard James' voice coming from downstairs. 'James,' Lily walked over to him.

'How is Harry and Ginny, darling?' James asked his wife.

'Ginny's the same, I'm trying to take Harry's mind off it for now and I've asked him to show me the memory of his wedding. You want to come up and watch?'

'Yes I do,' James smiled and stood up.

'It was absolutely beautiful,' Kingsley smiled at his friends. 'Why don't we all go watch, come on Sirius, you should see this as well.'

The four of them walked up the stairs and into Harry's room. 'Alright Harry, you can start whenever you want.'

'Alright,' Harry closed his eyes and a silver strand detached from his temple and lowered itself into the pensieve, then the memory came out.

Everyone watched as Harry stood with Ron, and Kingsley trying to keep him calm. They saw how many guests there was, then heard the music start. They saw Hermione walk out of the door and noticed Ron's mouth drop open and everyone laughed. Then they saw Ginny walk out and saw the look on Harry's face and laughed looking over at him and saw the grin on Harry's face as he watched the memory.

'Ginny looked so beautiful Harry,' Lily said watching her son.

'Yeah, she did.' said Harry and everyone could hear the love in his voice.

They watched as Harry and Ginny exchanged their vows then Kingsley telling Harry he could kiss his wife. Everyone laughed again as they watched Harry and Ginny snog passionately and heard all the wolf whistles and laughter coming from the guests. They watched and saw Harry and Ginny's breathing getting very heavy and they couldn't stop looking at each other.

'I know that look,' Charlie said laughing.

'Yeah, we've all seen that look on them, right before they take off into the bedroom to start shagging.' Sirius said and everyone laughed again.

They stood there watching as Harry danced with Ginny and they couldn't stop looking into each other's eyes. They saw Harry walk over to the side of the stage and saw the shocked looks on everyone's face when Liam told them who was going to sing. They saw Harry walk out on stage with his guitar and start singing to Ginny, and saw she had tears falling down Ginny's face.

They watched as Harry finished his song and put his guitar down then walk down to Ginny and put his hand out to her. They saw Harry lead her up onto the stage and start dancing before he started singing to his wife. Everyone noticed most of the guests also had tears in their eyes as they watched Harry and Ginny. They watched as Harry finished singing and leaned down and kissed Ginny passionately. Everyone looked at Harry as he sat on the bed watching himself kissing his wife and saw the tears falling down his face. They watched Harry and Ginny through the whole reception, always touching and never taking their eyes from one another, until they apparated away. The memory finished and the room lightly brightened and everyone looked at Harry.

'That was beautiful Harry, really beautiful,' Lily said to her son, as tears came to her eyes.

'Thanks mum,' he said then Harry spun around and looked at Ginny.

'Gin, I can feel you, sweetheart.' Harry leaned down and kissed her lips. 'Come on baby, wake up.' Harry touched her face, caressing it. 'Ginny, baby,' Harry kissed her again, very tenderly. Ginny's arms wrapped around Harry and pulled him into her kissing Harry passionately.

'Well, you can tell Ginny's alright, she already snogging Harry again.' Sirius said laughing.

They stood there watching but Harry and Ginny didn't look like they were going to stop and saw Harry's hands running over Ginny's body.

'Come on you two, wait until we've all left the room,' said Charlie but you could hear the relief in his voice.

Harry and Ginny slowly moved apart, but stared into each other's eyes before turning to everyone else.

'Glad you're awake sis,' Charlie leaned down and kissed his sister.

'Thanks and before you ask, I'm fine Charlie, just a bit tired.' Ginny turned back to Harry. 'Are your hands alright Harry, did it work?'

'Yeah, it worked Gin, but you had me worried, you shouldn't' have done it.' Harry pulled Ginny into his arms, holding her tight.

'Now you know how I felt Harry, having to watch you all those times,' Ginny said and took his face in her hands and kissed him tenderly.

'I know, and I'm sorry. I'm just glad you're awake.' he kept looking into Ginny's eyes, and touching her face. 'Don't do that again though, I don't think I could take it if something happened to you sweetheart.'

'Harry, just like you, I'll do what I have to do, to make sure you're healthy and happy.' Ginny smiled at him.

Harry and Ginny sat up properly and looked at everyone and Harry saw Sirius' face. 'Ah, Sirius, sorry mate,' Harry said smiling sheepishly as he saw the bruise on his godfather's chin.

'It's fine Harry, I'm just glad you didn't hex me, but man you can hit hard.' Sirius laughed and went over and hugged Harry. 'I'm glad you okay Harry, you had us all worried.'

'Yeah, I know. Sorry, but I'm okay, still shaky, but okay, and again, thanks to Charlie.' Harry looked over at his friend giving him a smile.

'Like you and me have said Harry, we're both there for each other, to help if either of us needs it. Anyway, since you're doing okay and my sister is finally awake, I'm going to go join Katie in bed. I'll see you both in the morning.' Charlie kissed his sister, then pulled Harry to him and kissed him as well. 'Don't either of you do anything like this again.' Charlie said shaking his head as he stood up.

'We won't Charlie, go get some sleep.' Harry smiled at him.

'I'm going to crash as well Harry, it's been a long couple of days,' Sirius said giving him another hug, then kissing Ginny before he left the room.

'That's also my signal,' Kingsley walked over and kissed Ginny before pulling Harry into a hug. 'You had us worried Harry, please, think, before you do anything from now on.'

'I will Kingsley,' Harry smiled and watched as Kingsley left.

James and Lily walked over and sat next to Harry. 'Now were going to leave you to yourselves, but if you need anything, you know where we are, and will always be.' James said as he put his hand around Harry's neck and pulled him towards him until their foreheads were touching. 'I love you Harry, I will always love you, and we'll be here for you always.'

'I know dad, thanks and I love you too.' Harry kissed his father and let him move so his mother could get closer to him.

Lily took his face in her hands and kissed him softly, 'I love you Harry, never doubt that.'

'I don't, I just got one shock after the other, first that you're pregnant and I'm going to have a sister, which is something I never thought I'd have. Then hearing you talking about leaving, I just lost it, I'm sorry mum. I love you so much.' Harry wrapped his arms around his mother and held her tight.

'You don't have to worry, Ginny and I spoke and we're going to stay right here, we're not going anywhere. Now, I'll leave you to your wife and I'll see you tomorrow.'

Harry kissed his mother again and let her leave with his father and turned back to Ginny before Albus spoke. 'I told you Harry that Ginny would be fine, now, why don't you send me down stairs so you can have some privacy.' he smiled at Harry over his half-moon glasses.

'I know you did, and thanks Albus, I'll see you later.' Harry closes his eyes and Albus' portrait lifted and flew out the door, and the door closed behind him. Harry turned back to Ginny. 'How are you really feeling Gin? I know I was very weak after.'

'Yeah, I'm a little weak, but I'm okay but I can still see your hands shaking, are you okay sweetheart?' Ginny picked up his hands and kissed each one.

'I'm still a little shaky, but I'll be alright. I'm sorry to put you through that again, but Ginny are you sure about mum and dad living here with us?'

'Yes Harry, very sure. I've come to love your parents and I can't wait to have your baby sister here, all you have to do is do the charm to expand the house so they have got plenty of room. I want you happy Harry, and healthy.' Ginny said and kissed Harry tenderly before pulling him down on top of her and started to kiss him fiercely. 'Merlin, I've missed you.' Ginny's hands started to drift downward until she grasped Harry through his underwear.

'Oh god Gin, that feels good. I want you, but you're weak, you need to get your strength back.' Harry closed his eyes as Ginny's hands slipped under the band of his underwear and started to move her hand back and forth. 'Alright, I'm getting your message, hmmm, loud and clear.' Harry leaned back over Ginny kissing her passionately as his hands started to lift her top off of her. He stopped while he pulled it over her head and threw it over his shoulder and went back to kissing her. His hand went down and pushed her knickers down and felt Ginny pushing them the rest of the way until she threw them onto the floor. Harry put his hand on her heat and felt how wet she was. He slipped his finger inside and started to feel her. Their movements were getting urgent and they both couldn't hold out. Harry moved over on top of her, he looked into her eyes as he entered his wife. They both started to move frantically, wanting each other desperately. They both groaned loudly as they both came.

'Harry, I love you, please don't drink again, talk to me next time if you feel shocked, scared or anxious or anything else for that matter.' Ginny said and Harry could hear how tired she was.

'I'm sorry gin, and I never will again. I'm sorry I lost it, I thought I was going to lose them again.' Harry kissed Ginny and noticed she'd fallen asleep. 'Sleep my sweet Ginny, sleep.' Harry got out of bed and grabbed his robe and went down stairs. He sat on the couch thinking, wishing he could get his guitar, but realising he couldn't because he smashed them all. He wanted to check to make sure he's hands were fine and he could play. He didn't know how long he sat there deep in thought, then he remembered and he got up and walked into the library and sat down at his mother's piano. He looked at it nervously, flexing his hands, then touched the keys.

'Give it a try Harry,' Lily said as she walked in.

'I thought you'd gone to bed mum, you need to sleep.' Harry said looking up at his mother as she walked in.

'I did sleep Harry, but then I heard you and just wanted to make sure you were okay. Go on Harry, play something.'

'I'm nervous, I really want them to be healed, but what if there not? What if I could never play again?' Harry stood up and started to pace.

Lily went and grabbed his hands in hers. 'Harry, there healed, Ginny healed them. Trust in your love for Ginny, remember.'

Harry grinned at his mother. 'You've been listening to Dumbledore.'

'Yes, but he's right. The love you have for Ginny and she for you is strong Harry, stronger than anything I've ever seen. Trust it.' Lily put her hands to Harry's face. 'Trust it and trust yourself Harry. If you want I'll sit with you, alright?'

'Okay, if you sit with me, I'll try.' Harry took her hand and they walked back over to the piano and sat down. Harry put his hands on the keys, but didn't start playing. Lily started to play on the higher keys. Harry watched and he's hands started to move over the keys playing alongside his mother. 'Their healed, I can play.' Harry broke into a grin and he started to sing along, as tears flowed down his face. When he finished, he wrapped his arms around his mother then heard quiet clapping, he looked up and saw James and Charlie standing there, 'Hi, sorry if I woke you.'

'You didn't,' Charlie said and walked in along with James. 'I was awake and heard the piano and wondered who was playing. You sounded good, the both of you.'

'Yeah, they did Charlie.' James smiled down at his wife and son, 'Are you alright Harry?'

'Yeah, I was nervous, wondering if they were really healed, mum talked me into trying. I missed a couple of notes but I was able to play.'

'Ginny asleep Harry after you're rigorous activities?' Charlie asks smirking.

'Yeah, I wanted her to rest, I know how weak she would be, but you know you're sister, stubborn.' Harry grinned.

'You're well suited, you're both stubborn, pigheaded, unreasonable, obstinate…'

'Alright, I get it Charlie, you git.' Harry smiled then broke into laughter.

Lily, James and Charlie couldn't help it either, they started laughing as well. 'I think you're going to be okay Harry,' Charlie said putting a hand on his shoulder. 'You come through this quicker than last time, and you're already laughing. You're going to be fine.' Charlie picking Harry up and a Molly type hug, shaking him.

'Alright Charlie, I can't breathe, put me down.' Harry laughed again.

'What's going on in here?' Sirius said as he came in and saw everyone laughing, including Harry.

'Harry just realised that he was able to play and that he's stubborn, just like Ginny.' Charlie said as he put Harry down.

'Yeah, he is,' Sirius said but looked at Harry, 'But I want to ask you something Harry.'

'What's that Sirius?'

'Why did you belt me?'

'Sorry about that, but the reason was, well, they way Charlie looked after I belted him and he didn't even flinch, so I thought since I couldn't hurt him and needed to hit something and you just happened to walk in at the wrong time.'

'Didn't hurt, Harry I felt like my head was coming away from my neck. My jaw is still sore,' Charlie said

'Sorry, Charlie, that's the second time I've done that to you, can you forgive me mate, please?'

'You know I will, but next time, I'm hitting back.' he laughed.

'So, I was just in the wrong place at the wrong time, is that it?'

'Yeah, sorry Sirius, I hit when I'm angry, but it's usually walls.'

'Well, I hope you're not going to hit any more walls or Ginny will perform the spell again, you know that Harry.'

'Yeah, I know and that there is why I will never hit anything again, I'll just hex instead.' Harry smirked.

'You're on your own next time Harry, I've seen you hex someone, no thanks.' Charlie laughed.

'Harry, do you think you could repair the widow, we've all tried, even Kingsley and haven't had any luck.' James said smiling at his son.

'No problem, I'll do it now,' Harry said and they all walked out of the library. Harry looked at the window, 'Hey, it's morning,' he shrugged and looked at the window again and it started to fix itself. 'There, done.'

'The morning happened when you were probably shagging you're wife,' Sirius laughed.

'You didn't close your eyes, Harry.' James said.

Harry looked at his father, then back at the window. 'Wow, I didn't, did I?'

'You're power is still getting stronger Harry, things like that will happen every now and then.' Albus said from his portrait.

'How much more powerful will he get, I mean he already doesn't use anything to perform magic, and no one can get through his wards or fix whatever he's used magic on?' Sirius said looking over at Albus' portrait.

'Well, Harry is only twenty and he's already passed all adult wizards, so who knows how much more powerful he will get.'

'I really don't want to know anymore, I'll just take it one day at a time. Right now, I'm hungry.' Harry said and walked into the kitchen, 'Anyone else want to eat or are you going to go back to bed?'

'We're all up, might as well eat.' Charlie said and sat down.

Everyone sat down when a doe patronus appeared in the kitchen. 'Harry, I need you quickly.' Ginny voice said.

Harry bolted up the stairs with everyone following and Harry saw Ginny on the floor. 'Ginny,' he raced over and picked her up and sat down with her in his arms. 'What happened baby?'

'I was trying to go to the bathroom and my legs gave out, and I couldn't get back up. I feel really weak.'

'Merlin, Gin,' Harry could fell how she hung limply in his arms, 'You know I was weak after, you should have called me.'

'I know, I just didn't think. Can you help please?' Ginny asked weakly.

'Come on, sweetheart,' he turned to everyone, 'We'll be out in a moment,' Harry stood with Ginny in his arms and walked into the bathroom.

'I knew it,' Charlie said angrily.

'She's fine Charlie, like Harry said, he was weak after he performed those spells, Ginny will get her strength back.' James said putting a hand on Charlie's shoulder.

'Yeah, I know, it's just, she's my little sister, and I can't help worrying about her.'

'We know Charlie, let's just see how she is later today. Harry's strength came back fairly quickly, so Ginny's should to.'

Everyone heard the shower running so they left the room and went back down stairs.

'How does that feel Gin?' Harry said looking down at Ginny.

'Good Harry, really good, I'm sorry I worried you.' Ginny pulled his face down and kissed him tenderly, then started to kiss him passionately until Harry pulled away.

'Not this time, Gin, you need rest, and I'm going to make sure you get it.' Harry scowled but couldn't hold it.

'Alright, but I can't help myself, you look so good.' she saw the look Harry was giving her. 'Alright, I'll behave. Oh, I know what it is, I haven't had the potion for a couple of days.'

'Neither have I, but I'm trying to fight the feelings at the moment Gin, and you're not helping. Now let's just get you washed and back into bed.'

When they finished, Harry carried Ginny back into the bedroom. 'What do you want to wear, sweetheart?'

'Nothing,' Harry looked at her still standing at the chest of draws, 'Alright, t-shirt, jeans, bra and knickers.' Ginny giggled.

Harry brought her over her clothes, 'You could drive me crazy sometimes Gin, I can feel you, feel what you want, and no, not until you've rested.'

'Fine, I'll wait, then watch out.' Ginny grinned as she slipped her knickers on then bra and Harry helped her with her t-shirt and jeans. 'Could you take me downstairs Harry, I'm awake now.'

'Let's take the potions first,' Harry took a swig then passed it to Ginny, she took a swig as well, 'Now you promise not to move off the couch?' Harry looked at his wife.

'I promise,' she grinned and Harry picked her up and carried her down stairs and sat her down on the couch. He conjured a blanket and covered her up.

'Better sweetheart?' Harry caressed her face.

'Yeah, better, but I'm hungry, I haven't eaten much in the last few days, could you get Kreacher to fix something?'

'I've got breakfast ready Ginny, I'll bring you in some,' Lily said and put a tray together for Ginny and brought it into her. 'Here you go.'

'Thanks Lily,' Ginny smiled up at her mother-in-law.

'Why are you cooking breakfast mum, Kreacher usually does.'

'He wanted to do it, but I asked if I could, he still helped though. I haven't cooked in so long, I forgot how much I enjoyed it.' she smiled at her son.

'I see the window's fixed,' Ginny said.

'Harry did it earlier, and he never closed his eyes when he did it.' Charlie said sitting down opposite his sister.

Ginny looked at Charlie, 'Nothing Harry does any more surprises me, especially when it comes to magic.' she grinned and looked back at her husband. 'Normally, when I'm sitting here, I'd have you sing to me, but you broke all you're guitars, didn't you?'

'Yeah, I'll have to go and pick up a few more, along with everything else I busted,' Harry grinned sheepishly.

'Why don't we go later today, I'll be fine by then and if you do the expansion charm, your parents could pick out the extra furniture there going to need.' Ginny leaned in and kissed Harry tenderly.

'Let's see how you're feeling later first, then we'll decide. Right now, you need to eat.'

'And so do you Harry,' Lily said and placed a tray on Harry's lap. 'You never ate much before, now do what you're mother tells you and eat.' Lily grinned down at her son.

'Yes mum,' Harry couldn't stop the huge grin coming to his face as he reached up and touched his mother's face before he started to eat.

James, Lily, Sirius and Charlie watched Harry and Ginny, and realised they would be okay. Everyone would be okay from now on.