Chapter thirty six

Charlie and Harry were getting dressed for their anniversary party before people started turning up. When they were finished they went in and got Harllie ready as well.

'You don't think it'll get too loud for her, do you babe?' Harry asked Charlie as they got Harllie dressed.

'No love and if it does, we can bring her back inside. You can cast your charm around her.'

'Yeah, I suppose we can. But everyone's going to want to hold her though.'

'Yep they will, now come on, let's get downstairs before everyone starts turning up, Kreachers out there keeping an eye out for them all.'

'Did he get the band sorted out?'

'Yeah, there all set up, so is the marquee for the food. Kreacher's prepared everything, he's put on a great spread with help from Winky.'

'Yeah, I'm glad Minerva let her come to help and Kreacher likes her anyway. I know she probably won't take it, but she is a free elf, we need to offer her some gold.'

'I know and she won't like that. Harry, why don't we offer to keep her here to help Kreacher? He is getting old now and he's helping a lot with Harllie.'

'I wouldn't mind, but let's ask Kreacher first. I wouldn't want to upset him, thinking we're replacing him love.'

'That's fine, well talk to him tomorrow. Come on,' Charlie said and they walked down stairs and outside, just as the first guests started arriving. Ginny instantly wanted to hold the baby, so Harry reluctantly handed his daughter over to her and watched as she sat down with Draco. 'Let them be love, Harllie will be alright.'

'I know she will, oh look, Kreacher standing behind them,' Harry laughed. 'He said he'd protect her, now I feel better.' Harry said and put his arms around Charlie.

Everyone came up to wish Harry and Charlie a happy anniversary, then they all went to see their daughter. They all enjoyed the music and the food, when George asked if Harry and Charlie would sing something.

'What do you think love, want to do a couple?' Charlie asked.

'Why not and since we can't get our daughter back, we might as well,' Harry smiled then summoned both the guitars and waited until the band finished their song.

'You still not thinking about doing this professionally are you Harry?' Brian scowled at him.

'No Brian, I was just having a laugh at my boss's expense,' Harry grinned, then laughed loudly at the look on Brian's face.

Harry and Charlie walked up on stage and they both sat on the edge and started playing a couple of upbeat songs. Then Harry turned to Charlie.

'I've got this new song I wrote for Harllie love, can I do it for you?'

'Sure Harry,' Charlie said and put his guitar down behind him and listened to Harry sing his song to their daughter. He felt himself get choked up with some of the words. 'That's beautiful love,' Charlie said and kissed Harry fiercely, then they turned and looked at everyone. 'What in the name of Merlin,' Charlie started when Harry turned to see what he was looking at.

'George, where are you?' Harry said loudly and everyone was in hysterics, with heaps of Harry and Charlie couples kissing all over the place. Harry turned to Charlie, 'Look what you're brother's done to us babe,' Harry said staring out at all the Harry and Charlie's. They both hoped off the stage and walked over to some of them. 'Come on George, where are you?'

'Sorry Harry,' George said and when Harry turned all he saw we're more Charlie's and Harry's who they were all still laughing. 'George, I'm going to hex you for this. It was bad enough when you did me, now Charlie,' Harry said and then he heard Charlie laughing beside him. 'Oh, not you too love,' Harry said looking at him, 'It is you, right?' Harry said staring intensely at Charlie, and Charlie kissed him fiercely.

'It's me love,' Charlie smiled at him. 'I think it's great. George thanks brother, this is a great compliment, doing me. But how did you give them to everyone, you wouldn't have know who we invited.'

One of the Harry's walked over to them. 'I had Hermione and Ron help with that,' George said.

'Hermione, Ron, where are you?' Harry called, still scowling looking around as another couple of Harry and Charlie's walked over to them.

'Come on Harry, it's just a laugh. A customer gave me the idea, this guy came in to buy you and asked if we had a Charlie to match for his girlfriend. So I thought, that's a great idea,' George/Harry said.

'I can't believe this, I really can't. Do you realise how strange this is George?' Harry said still staring at heaps of himself and Charlie, 'Now, who are all the kissing couples?'

'Well, Brian and Kingsley are one. Hermione and Ron, are another, Patrick and Susan, then me and Angelina, Bill and Fleur, Ginny and Draco, Neville and Susan, even Mum and Dad did as well.'

Everyone was still laughing but some had started taking the hoods off, 'Minerva, you too?' Harry asked looking at his old professor.

'When George told me, I just had to do it Harry,' she smiled at him.

Harry hugged her, 'You're lucky I love you Minerva,' Harry turned, 'and my own boss doing that to me.'

'Had to get you back to stirring me about the singing Harry, I really thought you might want to leave the Aurors,' Brian hugged him tightly, then Charlie.

'No I wouldn't do that Brian, but look at you all,' Harry said shaking his head at everyone, when Ginny/Charlie walked over to them.

'Harry, I think she needs feeding.'

'Oh thanks Ginny, it is Ginny isn't it?' Harry said looking at him/her.

'Yes Harry, it's me. So here take your daughter,' Ginny/Charlie handed Harry Harllie and walked back over to sit with Draco/Harry and they started kissing.

'Now I don't want to think about Ginny you kissing Draco me,' Harry said staring at the kissing couple.

'I think I know what you mean love, let's get Harllie's bottle and get her fed.' Charlie said and he turned away when Kreacher walked over with a bottle.

'Here's Miss Harllie's bottle Master Charlie,' the old elf said handing him the bottle.

'Thanks Kreacher,' Charlie said and he sat down with Harry, handing him the bottle. He started feeding Harllie when Brian and Kingsley still wearing their hoods walked over to them and sat down to join them.

'So who's me and who's Charlie?' Harry asked.

'You're boss is you Harry, so that makes Kingsley Charlie,' he said. 'I wanted to talk to you about going on Monday.'

'If's that when you want me Brian, so am I going to use Hermione or Lizzy?'

Charlie looked at Harry, 'What Harry?' he asked looking puzzled.

'Oh sorry love, but George made Hermione and Ron hoods, so I've done the busking with Hermione/Ron pretending to be just passing by watching me, then walking off. But she/he watched the man we were following for a few minutes, then left. That was Ron. But as for Lizzy, I had George make a couple of Lizzy hoods. I thought since she loved being an Auror, she would have loved being involved even if she can't be here.'

'Isn't that a bit strange though Harry, seeing Lizzy?'

'Yeah, it was a first, but we got used to it,' Harry said looking down at Lizzy's daughter.

'As for what you asked Harry, I think Lizzy/Ron should go with you. She/he can pretend to be your girlfriend again while he watches Terence, then you can quickly slip your cloak on and plant the device on him. It will be good experience for him as well.'

'Harry's not going to have to kiss Ron is he Brian? Because then I'm saying no,' Charlie said angrily.

'No, they don't have to do that Charlie calm down. All Ron has to do is watch Harry and try to look lovingly at him.' Brian smiled at Charlie.

'That's going to be strange, knowing my best mate is looking at me like that. It doesn't matter that I'm gay, he's my mate.' Harry said looking over at Ron. 'Have you told him yet Brian?' Harry smirked.

'No, I was going to tell him later. Do you think I should now?' Brian asked knowing that Ron won't like it very much.

'Why not,' Harry turned again to look towards Ron. 'Hey Ron, come here.' Harry called.

'What's up Harry,' Ron said as he sat down with Hermione.

'I wanted to tell you that on Monday, you are going to go with Harry looking like Lizzy. So you have to sit watching Harry and look lovingly at him like he's your boyfriend,' Brian said then everyone laughed at the look on Ron's face.

'You've got to be kidding me. You want me to look at Harry that way, my best mate?' Ron said looking disgusted.

'It's not like its real Ron, you were told you might have to pretend things when you joined the Aurors.' Brian smiled.

'Yeah, but its Harry and he's gay,' Ron grimaced as he looked at Harry.

'I'm not going to jump your bones Ron.' Harry said still laughing.

'You better not love,' Charlie kissed him fiercely, then looked at Ron, 'So keep your hands off, that includes your lips.'

'Charlie.' Ron said shaking his head, then looked at his boss. 'Fine, I'll do it, but what exactly do I have to do?'

'Well, you will have to put your arms around each other as you walk up to the coffee shop, but then you just sit there looking at Harry, but really watching Terence.'

'You want me to put my arms around Harry.' Ron said looking shocked.

'Ron, we hug, so what's the difference really and it's only a short walk.' Harry said then decided to have a bit of fun, 'and I promise to keep my hands up.' Harry said and broke up laughing as he saw Ron's face.

'That's mean love,' Charlie said and he started laughing as well. 'I love it when you grab me.'

'Alright, I don't want to hear that. See this is what happens when you sit at a table with four gay men,' Ron snapped at his stared at the two Harry's and two Charlie's. 'Fine, I'll put my arms around him, but you better keep your hands up Harry.'

'Or what Ron, what will you do?' Harry asked still laughing.

'Harry, stop teasing,' Hermione said smiling at him then started laughing herself.

'Why don't I go put Harllie into bed and we can talk more about it.' Harry suggested, 'Maybe even practice, Brian had me and Lizzy practice walking together and even kissing and that felt so strange to me. I was used to only kissing Charlie.'

'We are not going to practice here in front of everyone Harry. I'll come over tomorrow,' Ron said.

'Anything you want Ron.' Harry smirked at him.

'You aren't going to do anything, are you Harry?' Ron asked and he looked very worried.

'Course not Ron,' Harry smirked again. 'I'll be right back,' Harry said and got up with Charlie and they walked back to the house and up to the nursery. They put Harllie down in her cot after both giving her a kiss.

'Now, since we've got a couple of minutes alone love,' Charlie said and pulled Harry into his arms kissing him passionately. 'Merlin I've missed you love.'

'I have to babe, when everyone leaves and Harllie's had her next feed, then we can get it on. I miss you so much Charlie, it feels like ages since we had sex. It's going to start hurting again if it goes on any longer.' Harry held Charlie tight.

'It won't but I wanted to ask you something before we head back down.'

'What's that babe?' Harry asked.

'Tomorrow, when you're practicing with Ron, I thought of a good way to get back at him for helping George set the Harry and Charlie's up.' Charlie leaned close to Harry and told him what he wanted Harry to do.

'You want me to do that love?' Harry asked looking surprised.

'It's just for fun Harry, it's not like you really mean it.'

'I definitely won't mean it, well…' Harry thought for a moment. 'If you really want me to, then alright, I'll do it. He might just hex or hit me when I do though.' Harry said as they walked to the door and he turned and put his charm around his daughter's room, then they walked out with their arms around each other.

'I'll be there Harry, I'll stop him if he goes to do that. But I think he'll be too shocked to do anything.'

'You're probably right, but now, how about a dance? We've been talking all night.' Harry asked.

'I'd like that love,' Charlie pulled Harry into his arms and they started dancing together, not taking notice of the many of their guests watching them. Harry danced with Charlie for a while, then Rose wanted to dance with him, then Minerva decided she wanted a dance with Harry as well. Everyone had a wonderful time celebrating with Harry and Charlie. Most had never seen Harry so content as he was now and they were all happy for him. A lot of people never took their hoods off until the charm wore off, so Harry and Charlie got to see who everyone really was. One by one everyone started leaving, all kissing and hugging Harry and Charlie as they left, promising to see them again soon.

After the last guests left, Harry and Charlie walked back inside and checked on Harllie who was sleeping peacefully. So they went into their bedroom and stripped off and got into bed.

Harry laid on top of Charlie, looking down at him, 'It's been so long, but do you think she'll sleep until we finish?'

'We can let her cry for a bit Harry, it won't hurt her. So come on, get at it love,' Charlie smiled, then they started to make love to each other and were really enjoying their time alone. They cuddled up together when they heard Harllie starting to wake. Charlie kept his arms around Harry for a while trying to get him used to letting her cry for a little while. After a few minutes he let go of Harry and watched as he pulled his robe on and went into the nursery to feed their daughter.

Charlie was sitting at the table the following morning feeding Harllie when Harry walked down. He kissed Charlie then sat down.

'How long have you been up for love?' Harry asked as he started eating.

'About an hour, she woke, but didn't want to feed straight away. So we just sat staring at each other.'

'She's really recognising us now, isn't she babe?'

'Yeah, she is love. I can't wait until she can start reaching for us though, even though I'd love for her to stay like this forever.'

'I know what you mean love. We don't want her to grow up too fast.'

'No, we don't, especially boyfriend age,' Charlie said scowling.

'And you say I'm overprotective love, look at you.' Harry said laughing.

Harry and Charlie kept talking about their daughter until she finished her feed and they both put her back in her cot. Harry casting his charm around her like always and not long after Ron and Hermione turned up.

'So, ready to practice holding me Ron?' Harry asked laughing.

'Just keep those hands of yours up Harry.' Ron said shaking his head, 'So, what do we have to do?'

'Come here and I'll show you. Hermione come over here as well,' Harry waited until both were standing in front of him. 'Now, just put your arms around each other and walked back and forth,' Harry watched them for a minute. 'See Ron, that's all you have to do with me, but since you're the woman and I'm the man we might switch positions of our hands though.'

Harry pulled Ron away from Hermione and put his arms around Ron, 'Just up a little more Ron, yeah that's it. Now we just walk and we have to look comfortable.' Harry and Ron started walking back forth with their arms around each other, with Hermione and Charlie laughing at the look on Ron's face.

'You can't look like that when you do it Ron. You look like you're going to be sick,' Charlie said snickering.

'It just feels so strange,' Ron said but kept walking and tried to get his face to relax and look happy, 'How's that?' Ron asked Charlie and Hermione.

'Better Ron, just try to smile a bit more,' Hermione said trying to stop herself from laughing. 'Great, that's it Ron.'

'Well, it feels more comfortable,' Harry said and Charlie gave him a small nod, so Harry stopped and kissed Ron with a full on snog until Ron pushed him away and Charlie and Harry laughed loudly.

'What in blazes did you do that for Harry?' Ron said wiping his mouth.

'Charlie's idea Ron,' Harry said still laughing at the look on Ron's face.

'You wanted Harry to kiss me Charlie?' Ron asked looking surprised.

'Just for a laugh Ron since you did help George with the Harry and Charlie hoods. We wanted to do something to get you back,' Charlie said and pulled Harry into his arms and kissed him passionately for the longest time.

'Now, that's a kiss love.' Harry said panting heavily.

'Well, seeing you kiss Ron just made me jealous, so I had to kiss you.'

'Just remember it was you're idea babe. I would never have thought of kissing Ron.' Harry said as his hand went down and grabbed Charlie's backside, pulling him closer. 'So you can't do anything love,' Harry smirked.

'We don't want to see you two doing that and isn't that your charm Harry?' Ron asked

'I'll get her if it's alright Harry.' Hermione asked.

'Fine Hermione,' Charlie said but he kept looking at Harry. 'You do realise what you've done to me love?'

'Yep, I can feel it.' Harry smiled and kissed him again.

'Will you two behave while I'm here please?' Ron said looking away.

Charlie leaned in to Harry and whispered in his ear and he nodded. 'Hermione, would you and Ron looked after her for a while, Kreacher will get her bottle ready.' Harry said smiling at her.

'If you're sure, why?' Hermione asked looking puzzled.

'Just need alone time with my husband. Thanks, we'll see you later,' Harry grabbed Charlie's hand and they ran up the stairs straight into their bedroom and stripped off.

'I couldn't take anymore, love.' Charlie said panting heavily, then they made love for the next hour until they were both exhausted and breathing heavily.

'That was fabulous babe.' Harry said.

'Yeah, it was. But we should get dressed and get back down to Hermione and Ron.'

'We should.' they both got up and dressed, then walked back down stairs and saw Hermione still holding Harllie with Ron sitting beside her. 'So, how has she been?' Harry asked.

'She's been good, had her bottle, then she threw up on Ron,' Hermione snickered, 'then we changed her and she's been asleep ever since.'

'So had you're fun have you?' Ron said smirking at them.

'Yeah, we did Ron,' Charlie grinned. 'Sorry for deserting you though, but that's what Harry does to me sometimes.'

'I don't want to know that Charlie, now Harry, you are not going to kiss me again are you?' Ron said seriously.

'No Ron, it was just to get back at you for helping George,' Harry said, 'but you kiss pretty good.'

'Harry,' Ron said scowling at him as he went red with embarrassment, while Charlie, Harry and Hermione laughed. 'Don't say that again.'

'But you do Ron.' Hermione said still snickering.

'Anyway, you can have your daughter back now. We're heading home to relax before work tomorrow, just remember Harry, keep your hands and lips to yourself from now on.'

'Don't worry Ron, I will. I'll just kiss and fondle Charlie.' Harry smirked again.

Ron shook his head and looked at Hermione as she handed the baby back to Charlie. 'We'll see you later,' Hermione said as she kissed them both, then took Ron's hand and they walked to the fireplace and vanished.

'Well love, what do you want to do now? We've made love and our daughter is asleep.' Harry said smiling at him.

'Let's just have lunch first, then we might head down to the lake for a while. She can lay in her pram while we have a swim before it starts getting too cold.'

'Sound good babe, you are you talking skinny dipping, I hope.' Harry said.

'Yep, that's the idea love.' Charlie said and they both got up and went into the kitchen and sat down. Harry summoned the pram and Charlie placed their daughter in it. They both started eating, but they kept glancing at their daughter. When they finished, they got the baby bag and a bottle and went down to the lake. They put the pram under the tree and stripped off and got into the water.

'Now, this is great Charlie,' Harry said wrapping his arms around him, then his legs as well.

'Yeah, it is. We haven't had much chance to swim together lately.' Charlie leaned down and kissed Harry fiercely. They started moving together as they held onto each other. 'Merlin, I can't get enough of you love,' Charlie said holding Harry tighter to him as they kept moving together.

'Me too babe, now just keep going,' Harry panted.

Charlie and Harry kept at it for a while, until they heard Harllie start to cry. They finished, then got out and used a drying charm and dressed. Charlie picked up their daughter while Harry got her bottle ready, then handed it to Charlie. They sat on the sun bed watching Harllie as she had her bottle.

'Now this my love, is the life, isn't it?' Harry said gazing at his daughter.

'It sure is. I meant to ask you about when you follow that guy.'

'What do you want to know babe?'

'Well, when you put that tracker on him, do you go and find him or is there a few of you going?'

'Not sure yet, have to wait to see what Brian has to say, I'll let you know as soon as I do.'

'Okay, as long as you're not alone and have some back up.'

'I'm sure I will. Brian wouldn't send me by myself, you don't need to worry.'

'Can't help that, I do worry when I know you might be going into a dangerous situation. But you have to think more now, don't just react. You have a daughter to come home too.'

'I'll come home to both of you Charlie, don't worry. I'm not going anywhere anytime soon.' Harry leaned over and kissed Charlie tenderly. 'I won't leave either of you, so please stop worrying.'

'All I can do is try love,' Charlie grinned at Harry as he realised he'd used Harry's standard line. They sat together enjoying each other and their daughter for the rest of the day. They made love a couple more times when Harllie was asleep before heading back to the house.