Chapter thirty six

No one moved as they watched the twins lying with Harry. They never took their hands from his eyes, or off his chest. And they continued to move their hands over his chest the whole time.

'How long do you think it will be before they stop and Harry wakes up?' Sirius asked.

'It was four hours that first time, but he was just depressed and hurting over killing that woman.' Charlie explained. 'This is completely different, so I really don't know. Has anyone made a note of how long it's been already?'

'Yeah, it's been just over two hours.' Ginny said from where she was sitting next to Harry.

'Why don't we go into the studio for a while with Lily, it might be a couple more hours before he wakes up.' Liam suggested.

'I think that's a good idea Liam, we could rehearse a bit and show Harry when he wakes.' Lily smiled at them. 'Let me see if these two will go down for the nap, I don't hold out much hope though.'

'Let me take them Lily, you go rehearse,' James said holding his arms out for his children.

'Thanks James, they've missed their daddy.' Lily kissed both the twins then handed them to their father. 'Are you going to come in love?' she asked Charlie.

'I'll be in soon, I'll stay with Ginny for a while.' Charlie kissed her fiercely, not letting her go.

'Oh don't you two start, every time we go to rehearse, someone has to take off and shag.'

Lily and Charlie pulled apart, panting slightly. 'No it's fine Liam, I was just telling Lily I love her, in the way she likes to be told.' Charlie grinned then watched as almost everyone left to go into the studio. Charlie sat down on the other side of Harry. 'Do you think it's possible Gin, that he might get his eyesight back?' Charlie said quietly.

'From what Albus said, and what the twins are doing, I think there might be a chance. I'm trying not to get my hopes up just in case, but my heart feels like it's trying to jump out of my chest at the moment.'

'Yeah, same here, if this works, Harry might ease of this wanting quicker than we all thought, which means I will to.'

'As long as Harry's not right and something else does happen. And at the moment it's hard not to think he is right, when something always does seem to happen. But I wanted your opinion on something Charlie?'

'I'll do what I can sis, you know that.'

'If this does work, what do you think he will do? Do you think he'll go back to the way he was? Go back to the Wizengamot, and performing. Apart from me, you'd have to be the closest person to Harry, that's why I want your opinion.'

'In my opinion, I think he'll definitely perform again as for the Wizengamot, I really don't know there. If he thinks Kingsley's doing a good job and handling it, then he might just let him keep it, maybe help him out occasionally, and he'll record and perform full time and record Lily, he might even start looking for other people to help start them off in the business.'

'I could see Harry doing exactly that. After everything, and this blindness, I think he'll go out and enjoy everything as much as he can in case something does happen again.'

They both sat there lost in their own thoughts of what Harry might do if this works. They still might have to wait a while if Albus was right. It might take up to twenty times for this to work, and not knowing how long between each time.

'Look Gin, the twins are started to stir. I'll let Katie know and be right back.' Charlie said and he walked into the studio. 'Katie, the twins are starting to wake, that might mean Harry could soon as well.'

Everyone heard Charlie so they all walked back out into the sitting room and noticed the twins had moved their hands and were looking around. Charlie and Katie each picked up one of their children.

'We're hungry,' Harry said softly.

'We're thirsty,' Ginny said softly.

'Do they always talk like that?' John asked.

'Yes, always. If one wants something, it's for both of them. I'll get them something to eat.' Katie said and she walked over to the kitchen to speak with Kreacher. Charlie took Ginny over and placed her in the high chair next to Harry then went back into the sitting room.

'His moving Charlie, look.' Ginny said as she watched her husband.

'Gin,' Harry said sleepily, reaching a hand out.

Ginny took his hand. 'I'm here sweetheart.' Ginny leaned down and kissed him but he still hadn't opened his eyes yet and she was anxious to find out if anything had happened.

'Gin, you feel anxious, what's wrong?' Harry said sitting up and blinked, he rubbed his eyes and blinked again. 'There's something going on here, I see a bit of light. Am I still asleep and I'm dreaming?' Harry said and grasped Ginny's hand tighter.

'You're awake Harry, I'll explain in a moment, just wake up properly first.' Ginny said feeling excited.

'Now you're excited, what's going on? Why are my eyes flickering with light all of a sudden and the stinging has eased a bit.' Harry looked around still not seeing anything. 'Harry and Ginny, where are they?' Harry said and his breathing got very heavy. 'Did they do this, is that what's going on. Gin, please tell me what's happening?'

'Calm down Harry, yes, we think Harry and Ginny have been trying to heal your eyes. But there's a lot more to it. Why don't we sit and you can fix the couch and we'll explain. Ginny said standing up and Harry did as well, he concentrated and the couch went back to normal and they both sat down again.

Harry gripped Ginny's hands tight. 'Is…is…can they?' Harry said trying to speak properly but wasn't having much luck.

'Okay, it might take a while Harry, but yes, Albus believes that Harry and Ginny are trying to heal you like they did before. It won't happen straight away if it works.'

'Albus believes it, which means it probably will. He's always been right before. But I still don't understand how they can?' Harry was starting to get excited.

'That's a bit of a long story Harry, we'll explain that later. For now, tell us what you're eyes are doing?' Charlie asked.

'Just flashes of light, little pinpricks,' Harry kept turning his head back and forth, 'Small, but it's light, I can see light.'

'Alright, Albus has been doing some checking on bonds. He found that there was another set of twins, girls, and their aunt. They were able to heal her, she was deaf. It took the twins about twenty times before it worked.'

'How long between each time?' Harry asked and everyone could hear how excited and anxious he sounded.

'I sorry Harry, but I couldn't find any record of that. Just that it took around twenty times.' Albus said from his portrait.

'So it could take a week, a month or even a year, but it should work. The twins could give me my eyesight back?'

'Yes Harry, I believe they are trying and will succeed in the end. But you have to be patient, we do not know how long this could take. The twins look very tired at the moment, while they are eating. It must take a lot out of them, just like it takes a lot out of you.' Albus said.

'I don't want them hurt, I'd rather not get my eyesight back then let them get hurt.'

'They will not have any damage to them at all. They will just be a little tired after each session with you.'

'You're sure Albus, you're absolutely positive that nothing will happen to them?' Harry said sounding anxious.

'Yes Harry, I'm positive they will be fine.'

'Harry, if they get a little tired after each time, I'm sure we can deal with that if it means they can help you by giving you your eyesight back.' Katie said looking over at him. 'I'm sure Charlie agrees.'

'Of course I do, if I thought they might get hurt, I'm like you Harry, I wouldn't like that, but since Albus said they'd be fine, just tired then I'm happy to let them continue helping.'

'I still don't understand how this is possible though. Why do I have this bond with the twins and why can they make me feel better, or heal me?'

'You're not going to let this go are you?' Charlie asked.

'Sorry, it's just if this is all real, I would like to know as much about it as possible.'

'Then before we explain, can you let Baily heal the cuts around your eyes. When I found you digging at them earlier, you caused a little bit of damage.' Charlie said.

'Yeah, it was just the stinging was starting to drive me crazy. Is Baily still here?'

'I'm still here Harry,' Baily said as he walked over, 'Just stay still for a moment.' he waved his wand and healed the cuts around Harry's eyes. 'Now they just need a clean.'

'Gin, could you just get a cloth, I'm not going anywhere near my eyes again with magic.' Harry said happily and everyone laughed softly.

'Of course Harry, I'll go get one.' Ginny leaned in and kissed him tenderly, but Harry pulled her in deeper then lay down bringing Ginny on top of him.

'Well, we might just have to wait for them to finish.' Liam said, then noticed they pulled apart slightly.

'I can feel how excited and happy you are Harry,' Ginny said caressing his face.

'I can't help it Gin, I might get my eyesight back. I might be able to see you again.' Harry said touching her face softly.

'Are you alright babe?' John asked Baily.

'Yes, I'm fine love. I just can't help being happy for Harry.' Baily sniffed and everyone could hear how choked up he was.

'I know how you feel Baily.' Liam said smiling at him.

'Same here, and look at Karen.' Patrick said and everyone turned and saw tears running down her face.

'You've made everyone very emotional Harry, including Liam and he normally doesn't show his emotions.' Patrick said and his voice was slightly choked.

Harry turned from Ginny to everyone's voices. 'Thanks for putting up with me over the last few weeks, but I will tell you now, if I get my eyesight back…'

'Not if Harry, when. With the twins help you will see again. Trust me on that my boy.' Albus said from his portrait.

'I do trust you Albus, always have. Alright,' Harry grinned, 'when…I get my eyesight back, we are definitely getting into rehearsing full time so prepare for a lot of concerts. Mum you too.'

Everyone broke up into laughter and Harry got up slowly and started hugging every single one of them and Liam surprised Harry by kissing him full on the lips for a long time, which made every laugh harder.

When he let Harry go, 'Sorry Liam, I've got my help with stress relief, isn't that right Charlie?' Harry said happily.

Charlie walked over to him, 'That's right, so hands off Liam.' and Charlie pulled Harry into his arms kissing him for ages.

'Well it is your fault Harry, I've been under so much stress these last few weeks.' Liam said shaking his head. 'I knew this was going to happen.

John and Baily walked over to him, one on either side. 'Looks like we've got another one to take under us babe.' John said as Liam looked at both of them with panic on his face, which made everyone break up into laughter again.

'Liam, don't look so scared mate, Baily and John are very good at this.' Harry said and went to turn away, then turned back. 'Oh, and enjoy the toys, I know I did.' Harry said laughing again as he felt Ginny and pulled her into his arms again, kissing her fiercely, then touched Ginny's face. 'Now, do I get this explained about the bond between me and the twins. Where are they anyway?'

'At the table eating Harry, they've hardly ate in four days now, and that's when they started calling you name, only a couple of times at first.' Katie said. 'But yesterday, they never ate at all, just kept calling you're name all day.

'Four days, that's when the stinging in my eyes kept going all the time, and it got worse yesterday.' Harry said making their way over to them, and he put a hand on each of their little shoulders and they patted his hand, then went back to eating again. 'I didn't want you two to go through that, you need to eat.' Harry leaned down and kissed both their cheeks.

'I'll know what to do now Harry, when it starts again, I'll bring them straight over.' Katie said and she kissed Harry on the cheek. 'Don't worry about them Harry, their fine really, just a little hungry and tired.'

'I know but I will worry about them every time it happens, especially if it takes twenty times.'

'Harry mate, their fine, if you want to make certain, Baily could check them if you like.' Charlie said putting a hand on his shoulder.

'I would feel better knowing their okay.'

'That settles it then, Baily, could you just give them a check over please so Harry will stop worrying?'

'No problem, and while I'm doing that, let Ginny clean your eyes Harry.' Baily said as he walked over to them.

'Yeah, okay Baily, Gin.' Harry said and faced her and felt the warm cloth clean around his eyes. 'That feels nice.'

'It looks better as well.' Ginny finished then kissed Harry again.

'Their perfectly fine Harry, just a little tired, that's all.' Baily said as he put a hand on his shoulder.

'Thanks Baily, makes me feel loads better.' Harry said then smiled again. 'I can't believe how good I feel at the moment Gin.'

'I know Harry, I can feel it. You haven't felt like this in a long time.' Ginny said and Harry heard her voice choke up a bit.

'This all must have been very stressful on you sweetheart, I'm sorry.' Harry touched her face and felt the tears on her cheeks.

'You never have to be sorry.' Ginny leaned in and kissed him again.

'You know, I could help you with that Ginny,' Lily said walking over to her. 'Harry, I think you're wife needs some stress relief at the moment.' Lily took Ginny's hand and they walked up the stairs.

'Well, it looks like I'm on my own for a while, knowing how much stress they both would have been under their not coming down any time soon,' Harry said as he sat down at the table.

'So since we can't rehearse as your mother decided to shag your wife, we might just take Liam with us to help him with his stress.' John said, then he thought of something. 'Harry, how did you know he looked scared before?'

'I could sense it, and I know him. The moment this wanting took over him I knew he'd panic.' Harry laughed. 'Liam go have some fun, you'll feel better and we can all meet back here tomorrow.'

'Does that mean you're going to rehearse as well Harry?' Patrick asked looking hopeful.

'Singing yes, a bit of piano, but I still have to wait to play my guitar though, so yes, we'll rehearse and mum as well.' Harry said and the band all cheered again, then gave him a hug. 'Thanks and Karen I will still go over everything with you tomorrow as well.'

'Anytime Harry, I'm just so happy for you.' she hugged Harry tight and kissed him full on the lips. 'Sorry Harry, couldn't help myself.'

'It's fine, but I don't think Pat like it very much. It's like I can feel the jealousy coming off him.' Harry said looking around.

'Well, she kissed you Harry, I course I'm a little jealous.'

'You don't have to be love, why don't we go home and have some fun ourselves.'

'Bye everyone,' Patrick said hurriedly and everyone laughed as they made quick exit.

John and Baily each had one of Liam's hands and were leading him out. 'Ah, come on, I don't know about this, really.' Liam was dragging behind which made everyone laugh louder.

'Liam, don't fight it, it'll just make it worse. Relax and enjoy it and you'll feel loads better afterwards. Baily, John, let me know tomorrow how he goes.' Harry said grinning.

'We will Harry, come on Liam.' Baily said and they walked outside to apparate home.

James sat down next to Harry, 'I'm happy for you Harry, I really am son.' James pulled him into his arms, hugging him tight.

'Thanks dad, and I know I have to be patient and wait, but it's just so hard right now, knowing I'm going to be able to see all of you again. Where are Hayden and Holly anyway?'

'They went down for a nap not long ago, and yes you have to have some patience, which is not one of your many talents.' James laughed.

'No it's not. Harry is the worst for not having any patience then anyone I know.' Charlie said as he sat down.

'I think we've all see that at one time or another.' Sirius said as he sat and pulled Nicky onto his lap. 'But I can understand it this time Harry, you'll get to see all our ugly faces again very soon.'

'Speak for yourself Sirius.' Nicky said laughing, 'But I'm happy for you as well Harry, I also couldn't stop the tears before.'

'Yeah, she was a real water works before Harry, should have seen her.' Sirius said and Nicky punched him hard in the arm. 'Ow.'

Harry laughed, 'Thanks everyone, and I'll try my best to be patient.'

'Now, would you like you're explanation Harry?' Albus asked from his portrait.

'Yes I would albus, now why do I have this bond with them and why can they heal me?'

'I can't tell you why you have the bond only what we said before, because you healed Katie and made it possible for her to get pregnant, but I believe with what I've been able to find out so far that you and the twins are related to this woman and her nieces, which means you are related to merlin, as they were related to him.'

'Merlin, what do you mean I'm related to merlin, there's no information I've seen on the Potters being related to merlin.'

'Not the Potters my boy, but the Evans' you're mother is the one that is related to him.

'But their muggles Albus, I'm really confused. Explain, please.'

'Like I told everyone while you were still asleep, historians all believe that magical muggles, like your mother have distant magical relatives somewhere in the past. Centuries in the past, but the magic seems to disappear for a long time before it re-emerges. They do not know why this occurs, just that it happens. So your mother is the first on her side for maybe hundreds of years. I haven't confirmed that you are related to him, but what I have found out is this, that you and merlin are very similar in your magical power, he was and you are literally untouchable by magic and very talented, multitalented. You sing, he was an artist, you and he also have the same green eyes and he also had a problem with making his hair lie flat. When I was doing my family history and found out I am a distant relative of merlin's myself, that is when I first saw the similarities between him and you. Most of the family history of merlin has been lost ages ago, so I don't think I'll ever be able to confirm this. But I truly believe you are his distant grandson and that's where your power comes from.'

'That is so unbelievable, so does that mean we're related Albus?'

'Yes, we are Harry. I think that is why I was so fond of you from the moment you were born, why we connected so to speak. I was always very fond of Lily as a student, she was always one of my favorites as well.'

'Do you know how we might have been related, like uncle or grandfather, if you know what I mean?'

'Going on what I've been able to find out so far, I would have been like an uncle, a distant uncle, but an uncle none the less, so that would also mean Aberforth is as well. But he was never interested in family history that much.' Albus smiled as he looked over his half-moon glasses.

'Well, everything you've ever explained to me whether it was fact or a guess, you always seem to be right. So I'm going to have to believe you in this as well. Thanks for everything Uncle Albus.' Harry grinned at him.

'You are very welcome my boy, now I've had enough excitement for one day. I might take a nap, if you need to speak with me again, just wake me up.' Harry nodded to him and turned back to the three most important men in his life.

'Wow, that's a lot to take in. I'm related to two of the greatest wizards in history.' Harry said shaking his head.

'You will be joining them in that history Harry, like what Albus has already said. You are far greater in your magic than anyone in history, which means you are more powerful than merlin or Albus ever was.' Charlie said.

'That's a lot to think about, I still worry about all this power I've got, but I'm not as worried as I was. I know my power caused this blindness, but when I've healed anyone else they've been fine. So I just can't use my power on myself. But I do hope when I get my eyesight back that I won't need the glasses or contact lenses again.' Harry said but he smiled.

'Well, if you fine with the twins, I think Katie and I will take these two home and put them to bed for a while.' James said and he hugged his son.

'Harry and I can watch them James, don't worry. And I'm sure the girls will be down sooner or later.' Charlie said as he kissed both his kids, then kissed Katie on her cheek and hugged James.

'Thanks again, and I know I have to wait and have patience, but the moment they start calling my name again, get here quick.' Harry grinned.

'Don't worry Harry, I'll get them here faster than apparating.' Katie said as she kissed his cheek. 'Well see you later.'

'We might head out too Harry, since we'll be back here quite a bit now, since you're going to be rehearsing again.' Sirius said and hugged him tight.

'Yeah, okay Sirius, and it will be good to see your ugly face soon.' Harry kissed him and gave him another hug.

'Harry, I'll see you tomorrow,' Nicky said giving him a hug and a kiss.

'Alright Nicky, see you then.' Harry listened and heard the fireplace and knew they were gone. 'It's been an amazing day, hasn't it Charlie?'

'Truly amazing Harry, first that my children are healing your eyes, and that them and you are related to merlin and Albus Dumbledore, wait until I tell the family that bit of news. I still have to work out how though, it's definitely not through the Weasley side, must be somewhere on Katie's side.'

'Could you let everyone know not to tell anyone about my eyesight just yet Charlie, I'd really like to wait until there healed, then I can surprise everyone. I should have told the others before they left.'

'I'll floo everyone once the girls make it down, now you seem fairly happy. No more stress for a while, by the look of it.'

'I don't know about that Charlie, I'm already stressed thinking about how long this is going to take. Like you said, well, like everyone said, I don't have a lot of patience when I'm waiting for something, especially if it's this important.'

'So you might still need a bit of stress relief later then, can't do it now as we have to listen for the twins. I did want to ask you something though. Ginny and I were talking after Albus told us Ginny and Harry were healing your eyes.'

'You know you can ask me anything Charlie.'

'Well, you've already said you're going back to rehearsing and will be doing concerts again. What about the Wizengamot, are you going to go back to that?'

'No, I don't' think so, I'll see how Kingsley is coping when my eyes are healed, and have my sight back. But I might help him out now and again, maybe watch and listen in on some trials, find out if someone is telling the truth or not. At least for important trials, or anything he might need a little help with.' Harry said and heard Charlie laugh. 'What's so funny Charlie?'

'When Ginny asked me my opinion on what you would do. I said exactly what you just said. You'd perform, record Lily, but will probably leave Kingsley there if he was handling it and you would probably help him occasionally.'

'Well, Katie and Ginny always said we were a lot alike Charlie, this is just one more thing, we know each other really well. Do you think that's the reason why we connected with this wanting, because we know each other so well?'

'It's possible, I'd said that's probably the reason. We're close, close like brothers and we think alike and know each other really well. There is something else I wanted to ask you about.'

'Shoot Charlie,' Harry said grinning.

'Did you really tell Ginny exactly what happened with us on my first time?'

Harry laughed, 'Yes I did, she kept asking and I knew she wouldn't quit, so I told her. And you wouldn't guess what happened when I was explaining everything.'

'What happened?'

'It really turned her on. When I first started telling her, we were just sitting in the bath, enjoying our time together. But then she started to touch me and I realised it was turning her on, so we stopped talking for a while. But Ginny didn't move off of me when she wanted me to tell her the rest. So I was up to the part where we went upstairs and I felt her moving again, which was turning me on as well. I got to the end very quickly because of how she started again. Your sister is amazing, absolutely amazing.'

'I'm not sure I like the idea of my sister knowing what we do, I mean what we actually do, but I do know my sister. She would have kept asking until you gave in, and knowing she was getting turned on by it, well, I'm not sure if that should worry me or not.' Charlie laughed softly.

'What are you both smiling about?' Ginny asked as her and Lily walked into the kitchen and sat down.

'I ask Harry what he was going to do when he gets his eyesight back and you wouldn't believe what he said?' Charlie grinned at his sister.

'Well, you going to tell me or do you want me to guess?'

'Remember what I said Harry would do?'

'Yeah, you said he would record and perform again, but probably wouldn't go back to the Wizengamot, but might help Kingsley sometimes. That's basically it, wasn't it?'

Harry laughed loudly, 'That's exactly it. When Charlie asked me, I said exactly what he said to you.'

'Didn't I tell you Lily, you can see how much their alike,' Ginny said shaking her head, then kissed Harry fiercely.

'Well, since you've had your stress relief, now it's my turn. I've got no patience you know that, and I'm really stressing right now, so I'll see you later love.' Harry kissed her again, grabbed Charlie's arm and they walked up the stairs.

'He might be stressed, but you can see how happy he is, can't you Ginny?' Lily asked her daughter-in-law.

'Yes you can, but I can understand why he'll need a lot more stress relief until he gets he's sight back. Harry has no patience at all.'

Lily and Ginny knew that no matter how long it takes, even though Harry knows he'll get his eyesight back. He'll still be very snappy, and very impatient. So they also knew that Charlie was going to be in for a lot of long days of stress relief.

Harry woke slowly the following morning, then remember what had happened and he sat up as he opened his eyes. The little bit of light was still there and he couldn't help grinning. He made his way slowly to the bathroom, hoping he wouldn't need to feel his way for very much longer. When he finished and dressed, he made his way downstairs and could smell Charlie as he sat at the table.

Harry put a hand on his shoulder. 'Morning Charlie,' Harry said happily as he felt around and sat down.

'Morning, you are in a very happy mood Harry.'

'How can I not be, you wonderful children are helping me get my sight back and you're stress relief last night was fabulous.'

'Yes, I figured those where the reasons why you in this mood right now.' Charlie said and he couldn't help smiling.

'I did want to ask you about something though.'

'Anything, you know that.'

'Yeah, I know. Well, when this wanting started Albus said I'd probably go for years, do you think I still will, especially once I'll have my sight back?'

'I spoke with Ginny about that as well. In my opinion, it'll still go on for a while, but no I don't think it will go on as long as we thought. But you never know Harry, we just have to wait and see.'

'Because I'm constantly saying something bad will always happen?'

'Yes, that and we just don't know how you will be even with your eyesight. You've still had a very hard life Harry, and it still might take a while for you to come to terms with everything that you've been through. Remember, some things you'd think about or hear about used to get you really upset.'

'I can understand that, even when nothing bad happened, I was still stressed out a lot because of things that happened throughout my life.'

'Getting tired of me already, are you Harry?' Charlie said but you could hear the humour in his voice

'No, of course not Charlie, it just might mean that we can still be there for each other right to the end, and I won't have to worry that you're going to stop before me, well, hopefully anyway.'

'Let's just wait and see what happens Harry.' Charlie said hoping Harry was right, considering what Baily and Albus had told him.

'Morning,' Karen and Patrick said as they walked in.

'Morning,' both Harry and Charlie said.

'You look like you're in a good mood Harry.' Patrick said as he sat down with Karen.

'Yep I am, I can't help thinking that I'm going to see again very soon. Anyway, Karen I was hoping for a word before we got started today. You don't mind if I steel her for a few minutes Patrick?'

'As long as she doesn't kiss you again,' Patrick said as he looked at Karen.

'I promise I won't love,' Karen kissed him then turned back to Harry. 'Did you want to go into the library Harry?'

'Yes, that's the place, we'll be back in a moment.' Harry said and he felt Karen beside him and put his hand on her arm and they walked slowly into the library and Harry closed the door. 'Let's sit for a moment.' Harry felt his way over to the couch and sat down and felt Karen sit as well. 'Now, I want to ask you a couple of things but first, I want to let you know that even when I get my sight back, I won't be going back to the Wizengamot. Since you were my secretary there, I was wondering what you were going to do now?'

'Well, Kingsley did ask if I wanted to stay and help Melanie, but I told him i couldn't. It just wouldn't feel the same not having you as my boss.'

'Well, if you feel like that and still want to work for me. I was hoping you'd do that full time now. Once I get my sight back, I'm going into full time rehearsals and doing a lot of concerts. As well as recording mum, and everything involved in managing her. So I was hoping, please, that you would take all that on, with a big pay increase.'

'I'd love to Harry, it's not very often you get a job that you really love and have fun as well, plus I love working with you and everyone else.' Karen leaned over and kissed his cheek. 'I think Patrick will understand about that one.'

Harry sighed, 'Thanks Karen, that's taken a load off already. I probably won't start doing too much just yet, I might wait until I can see, but we'll do a few things every day. Now normally I would rehearse on the days I didn't work at the Wizengamot, but I would on weekends as well. I won't be doing that all the time, so I'll work out which days, or just make it random at the moment. But I'll let you know which days, but it will definitely be five at least.'

'As many as you want Harry, like I said, I enjoy working for you, and it's a lot of fun.'

'Great, well, let's head back out and have some breakfast before the others arrive.' Harry stood up and instantly put his hand on Karen's arm and let her lead him back to the kitchen and to a chair, before she went and sat down herself. 'I can feel you grinning Charlie and I know why.'

'Yeah, well, you would never let anyone help you when you went from one room to another, now you did, twice with Karen.'

'Well, I thought since I won't be doing it forever, I don't mind someone helping me now.' Harry said grinning.

'Morning all,' John, Baily and Liam walked in and sat down.

Morning,' everyone said.

'Well, Liam, how was it?' Harry asked smiling towards him.

'Fine,' Liam said but that was all he would say as he looked down.

'He did really well Harry, but we had him going a lot longer than you though.' John said smiling.

'Yes, well Harry's first time was so he'd stop torturing Charlie. That was just drastic action more than stress relief, but he's next time went longer.'

'I wouldn't know, as I wasn't there babe.' John said.

'Alright, can we please stop talking about this?' Liam said sounding down.

'I think he might need more Baily, he's sounds a bit down and still stressed.' Harry said.

'No, it's just we went at him fairly hard because he wouldn't cooperate. So he's a little sore this morning.'

Harry and Charlie started laughing, then Baily and John joined in and they couldn't stop for ages. 'You didn't use you're toys on him yet did you Baily?' Harry asked still snickering.

'No, I thought we'd leave that for next time, but we might have to wait a bit longer though. Especially for the one you weren't so keen on.'

'Liam, you're lucky you didn't have Harry then mate.' Charlie said but you could hear the humour in his voice.

'Or you Charlie, you're just like me.' Harry said smiling.

'Really Harry, another you hey?' John said looking over at Charlie.

'Sorry John, I'm only here for Harry. You're out of luck.'

'Yeah, he's mine John, so hands off.' Harry laughed again then kissed Charlie fiercely.

'I can't believe how easy everyone is talking about all this. I know I haven't gone through it yet, and I'm pretty much up for anything, but I don't know if I'm looking forward to it or not.' Patrick said.

'Well, you know where to come when it happens pat.' John said, 'and Karen, sorry you just have to put up with it.'

'Yes, I know. My father explained it to me a few years ago, and since I've been coming here a lot, I can see Ginny and Lily are both fine and their doing it as well. I never knew women went through it.'

'Albus said it does happen to them it's just not as common as men, as all men will go through it, but only some woman. He thinks with what Ginny and mum has gone through, if a woman was going to go through it, it would be them.'

'You talking about Lily and Ginny?' Sirius asked as he walked in with Nicky and sat down.

'Yep, just explaining to Karen about how woman will go through it, but it's just not as common as men.'

'That's because woman are stronger and don't stress as much as men.' Nicky said smiling, then everyone started laughing.

'You are absolutely right Nicky, I agree whole heartily with you.' Harry said.

'Harry, you're supposed to be on the men's side here mate.' Sirius said scowling at him.

'Sorry Sirius, I've seen firsthand how well Ginny handles things, a hell of a lot better than I do.'

'You've got that right my love.' Ginny said as she sat down and kissed Harry fiercely. When they broke apart, she turned to Liam. 'No remark about us taking off or will you get to rehearsals, Liam?'

'He's feeling a little sore this morning sweetheart, so he's not he's usual self.' Harry said then started laughing again, then Baily, John, Patrick, Sirius, Nicky, Charlie and Ginny started laughing as well. 'Sorry Liam, we'll stop now,' Harry said but couldn't help snickering. 'How about we go and start working on some songs. That'll make you feel better mate.'

'Good idea Harry.' Liam said and he got up and walked off before anyone else.

'He's feeling a little embarrassed this morning, and having everyone know, isn't helping.' Baily explained.

'I can understand that Baily. I could hardly look at you and John afterwards, but I didn't have a heap of people know about it at the time. He'll get better after a few times. Come on, let's get in. Charlie you coming in or waiting for mum to come out?'

'I'll wait for Lily, see you in there later.' Charlie said.

'Oh, one more thing Charlie, could you let Fleur know I'm not cutting my hair now.'

'Already did Harry, I told her we all talked you into waiting for a few weeks, see how you felt then.'

'Great, thanks Charlie,' Harry said then walked into the studio.

'Sirius, can you tell dad, that we'll hold off on the interview now. There might not be any use for it.'

'Sure Harry, and remember what Albus said, not might, you will get your sight back.'

'Yeah I know, it's just I'm so…'

'Impatient Harry,' Sirius said cutting him.

'Well, yes, that and anxious and until it happens I'm still having a hard time believing it. Anyway, I should get into this.' Harry walked slowly over to the band, bumping his hip on the piano. 'Damn, I forgot to count. Oh well,' Harry lowered his voice and spoke to John, Liam, Patrick and Nicky, about an idea he had for when he made his first performance.

'That's great Harry, and a good way to launch Lily as well.'

'Yeah that's what I thought, it will get everyone to hear her and we should have the album done so she might sign some when she's there.'

'With everything going on Harry, we never told you about our last album, broke records again. We've been getting loads of requests for interviews since it came out, but with your eyes, we just turned everyone down.' Liam said looking a little better.

'Well, we could do a signing as well, after I make my entrance. Sign some albums and some pictures as well. I'll get Karen to speak with Minerva about it having it at Hogwarts, and I don't want anyone to know about me until then. So keep it under your hat, alright?' they all agreed, then Harry asked for his sheet music, to get the band to familiarize themselves with some of his new songs, when Lily came in followed by Katie and the twins.

'Harry,' Katie called as she walked over. 'Harry, the twins have been calling you again, all morning.'

'That was fast, I wasn't expecting it to happen so quickly.' Harry said getting excited and Ginny walked over to him.

'Calm down Harry, let's go back into the sitting room with them.'

'Yeah alright, why don't you guys keep rehearsing with mum? I don't know how long this will take.'

'Go for it Harry.' John said as they all watched as Harry, Ginny, Katie and the twins walked out, then Sirius and Baily followed.

'Let me see if they want to do the same thing first.' Harry said and he got close and they touched him again. 'Yeah they do,' Harry kissed each one, then transfigured the couch again. He lay down and Katie put the twins down and they instantly put a hand each over Harry's eyes, and the other hand on his chest and within a few minutes Harry was asleep.

'Do you think it will take as long as yesterday?' Sirius asked.

'Don't know sirius, probably though. The twins are going to be hungry, thirsty and tired when they wake up. Katie, after they eat, do you want to put them down here, or take them straight home?'

'If it's alright Ginny, I'd like to put them down here.'

'That's fine, I'll get someone to conjure a couple of beds for them.'

'I'll do it now,' Charlie said and he walked into Hayden and Holly's room, as was back a few minutes later. 'All done, ready for them.'

'Baily, Harry will probably want you to check them over again as well.'

'Yes, he probably will. I'll be in the studio, let me know when they wake,' Baily smiled, then walked back to watch the rehearsals.

'The rest of us might as well get comfortable. We've got a bit of a wait, oh Katie, have you let James know.'

'No, I wanted to get Harry and Ginny straight here first, I'll use the floo in the library if that's alright?'

'If course Katie,' Ginny smiled at her.

Ginny, Charlie and Sirius sat around watching Harry, and the twins. Katie joined them not long after, and they were all wondering what Harry's eyesight would be like this time when he woke up. The band, Lily, Karen and Baily all come back in for some lunch three hours later, all asking how Harry and the twins were before sitting down to eat.

'Look, the twins are starting to wake up.' Katie said looking at her children. 'How long was it this time?'

'Just over three and a half hours.' Ginny said never taking her eyes off Harry.

'We're hungry.' Ginny said.

'We're thirsty.' Harry said.

'Let's get them something to eat and drink, then they can have a nap.' Charlie said picking up his daughter as Katie picked up their son and took them over into the kitchen. Baily checked them over while they ate, saying they were fine, just tired.

'Harry woke not long after the twins last time, so it shouldn't be long.' Sirius said watching for any sign of movement.

'Gin, Ginny,' Harry said groggily as he reached his hand out and Ginny took it.

'I'm here sweetheart,' Ginny said as Harry rubbed his eyes, then opened them. 'How are they Harry?' Ginny asked anxiously.

Harry was blinking a lot, then rubbed his eyes a few times. 'Shadows, I can see shadows.' Harry reached out at the shadow in front of them. 'I can just make you out Gin, it's working, I'm getting my sight back.' Harry said as tears started to fall down his face. 'How are Harry and Ginny?'

'Fine Harry, just tired, I already checked them, to make sure.' Baily said walking over. 'I want to test something with you Harry, can you sit up?'

'Sure.' Harry sat up and looked directly at Baily. 'I can make you out as well. Not actually see you, but your outline, I suppose, a shadowy figure.'

'Alright, can you make out my finger Harry?' Baily asked holding his finger close to Harry's face.

'Yes, just, but yes.' Harry smiled.

'How many do I have up now?' Baily asked holding up three fingers.

Harry stared for a minute, 'Three.' he said and looked up at him. 'Is that right?'

'Yes, Harry, that's right,' Baily said taking a deep breath. 'You are definitely getting your sight back. At this rate I don't think it will be twenty times though.'

'Could you take a guess at how many Baily?' Harry asked looking directly at him.

'Maybe another three or four, at most five, I'd say.'

'So I could see by Saturday at the latest, if the twins keep coming every day.' Harry said feeling himself get choked up.

'Yes, if the twins come every day, yes.' Baily said and he couldn't help the tears falling down his face, and when he looked around he saw everyone else had tears in their eyes, or falling down their faces.

Harry pulled Ginny into his arms, and broke down completely, sobbing hard into her shoulder, but he wasn't the only one crying. Karen was crying into Patrick's chest, Sirius and Nicky was holding each other, John had his arms around Baily and were both crying. Charlie put his arms around Lily as she started crying as well then Liam put his arms around John and Baily. Charlie saw Katie watching with tears falling down her face and put his arm around her but kept his other arm around Lily.

James stepped out of the fire and saw everyone crying, 'What? Has something happened?' he said rushing over to Harry. 'Harry, son.'

Harry let go of Ginny and turned to face his father. 'I can see shadowy figures dad, it's almost back.' Harry put his arms around his father and held him tight and kept crying.

'Oh son, I'm so happy for you, I really am.' James said and he could feel himself starting to choke up as well, as he help Harry tighter.

Harry pulled back and touched his father's face. 'I can see you, well sort of, but I can make you out.'

'How long do you think it will be Baily, before he has his full eyesight back?' James asked, never taking his eyes off Harry.

'If the twins keep coming every day, Saturday at the latest,' Baily said but he still had his arms around John and Liam.

'I really can't believe this is happening, I was getting so used to the idea I'd never see again.' Harry said taking a couple of deep breaths as he looked around. 'I can just make out everyone.' and tears started falling again.

'So when do you think you'll want to do this welcome back concert Harry?' Patrick asked.

'If I can see by the weekend, then we'll try and organise it for, say four to six weeks after because by then I should have put some more weight on and not be so skinny. We still have to record mum, so her album is ready on the day and she'll need publicity pictures taken as well. Then we have to rehearse all our new songs as well. Now I really can't wait, the next few days are going to be hard.'

'Yes they will be Harry, but you just have to relax and have some patience. But I promise, you will be seeing again very soon.' Albus smiled from his portrait.

'Patience, Harry? You've got to be kidding Albus.' Charlie said grinning and everyone started laughing.

'Well, for now at least, I'm hungry, then we can get back into it.' Harry stood up and he didn't have his hands out as he made his way fairly easily to the kitchen. 'I can make out Harry and Ginny, are they still eating?'

'Yes, but they look like their almost done, then we'll put them down for a nap.' Katie said as she kissed Harry's cheek.

'I still can't understand how their doing this. I said last time, that they are my guardian angels and they still are. Karen when I've finished, I want to go over a couple of things with you about the first comeback concert alright?'

'No problem Harry, I'll go in now and get all my things organised.' Karen kissed Patrick and walked into the library.

'Harry, I had a thought.' John asked.

'You John, a thought, that's new isn't it?' Harry said and everyone laughed. 'Sorry, go on John.'

'As I was trying to say, what if you get visitors from Kingsley, the Weasley's before you want everyone to know.'

'That's the easy part, I was going to see if Charlie and Ginny would contact everyone, tell them I don't want to see anyone for a while. They should believe it as most of them have seen some of my bad days. What do you think Gin?'

'I think it should work, but it might not stop everyone. Ron and Hermione might still try to come and see you, the rest of the family will say they understand. Kingsley on the other hand, might want to come as well.'

'If I tell him to give Harry a few weeks without everyone coming here all the time, he might accept that.' Charlie said.

'What if I change my wards for a while, that way no one can come through until I want them to? I can block the floo to everyone else as well, easy enough spell to do.'

'Now that will definitely help, especially with Hermione. When she is determined about something, she usually will find a way to do it.' Charlie said.

'Yes, and if Hermione thinks I'm going through a hard time, she will want to come and see me. She was like that when we were looking for the horcruxes. Always determined to help me in any way she could, even when Ron left for a while. She was heartbroken, but she stayed with me anyway.'

'I never did ask you what happened when Ron did go back. How did Hermione treat him?' Charlie asked.

'Well, first, Ron saved me in the pond, the horcrux was around my neck as I was trying to get the sword and it sensed there was something close that could destroy it, so it started choking me. Ron pulled me out, got the sword as well. Once I realised it was Ron and he was back, I had him destroy the horcrux. That was hard on him.'

'What happened Harry?' John asked.

'When I opened the locked for Ron, speaking parseltongue, Ron and I saw a few things that was really hard on him. One was smoky images of me and Hermione telling him that we didn't need him, that we were better off without him. Our images kept saying things like, his mother always preferred me as a son, and always craved her daughter over him. But the worst was the last image he saw.' Harry said still remembering the look on Ron's face.

'What was that?' Baily asked.

'It was an image of Hermione and me, both naked getting it on. The look on Ron's face, he was so hurt watching that. I kept telling him to kill it and not listen to it. It was just Voldemort's sick mind at work and it tapped into your worst fears. Ron was always a little jealous of me and Hermione, even though he never had anything to worry about. Hermione's just one of my best friends, always was, and that's all there is.'

'That's why he was having a hard time after I got you off the drink that time. When we were beating the crap out of you, you said to Ron that Hermione preferred you and told him that you and Hermione spent a lot of times in the tent wrapped around each other's naked bodies.'

'Yeah, that's why he didn't want to see me after that. I throw it back at him when I was mouthing off at all of you. He's worst fear and he didn't know if it was real or not. He knows now of course, Hermione and I both told him everything that took place when we were alone, which was working most of the time, trying to find out where the next horcrux was hidden and as to your question. Hermione hit him a few times, I had to put a shield charm around Ron to stop her, but she eventually forgave him.'

'Man, there's still a lot we don't know about your life, isn't there Harry?' Patrick said looking at him.

'Yeah, probably, a lot has happened to me over the years, and until something reminds me of a specific thing, I don't think about it. Anyway, I'll be in the library for a while, you might as well keep rehearsing with mum.' Harry leaned in and kissed Ginny fiercely. 'At least I can tell where you are now, with my eyes instead of my touch or smell.' Harry grinned.

'And I'm looking forward to you seeing all of me as well.' Ginny said in a sexy voice.

'Can't wait for that love, and I promise it won't be long, before I see…every…inch…of…you.' Harry kissed her again, then walked into the library to work for a while as almost everyone else went back into the studio. Everyone was feeling very happy and positive about Harry, and about their own future knowing they'd all be together for a long time to come.