Does she, or doesn't she:

Now that their world was safe from dark wizards, Harry Potter was working on what to do with his life. He knew he didn't want to be an auror, he also knew that he wasn't going to work for the ministry. He could take his time, to work out what he wanted to do. That was the one time he was pleased that he had money. It would allow him to take his time.

There was one thing Harry was trying to work out. He wasn't sure about Ginny Weasley's real feelings. Did she really love him like she says she does or does she love the-boy-who-lives. He is not sure if her feelings are real or if she has feelings for the mythical hero. She may have confused her feelings of gratitude for real feelings. He did save her life when she was only eleven. He just wasn't sure and he needed to be sure.

One thing Harry did know about Ginny, she hated being poor. It made him curious if she knew he had a lot of money. His friends knew he had some money but they didn't know the truth about how much he really had. Harry felt sorry for Ron because of his families financial troubles. He made Ron believe he only had that one vault. When Sirius died, he made his friends believe that only a few thousand was added. He did get the old Black home but everyone knew that it was a very dark and dismal house, so really, it wouldn't be a home Harry would use. He had offered to buy things for Ron, he always got embarrassed but he always refused to allow Harry to buy him anything. That's why Harry didn't tell his friends how much money he had.

Harry had seen the way people act if they think you're rich or famous. He figured he would just act like he was a normal young man. He made sure nothing he bought was overly expensive. The only thing he did buy that cost a lot was a new Firebolt. He told his friends that the only reason he splurged on that was because he could never go back to a broom that wasn't as good. He also said since Sirius bought him the first Firebolt, he made him feel closer to his godfather when he flew his Firebolt.

Harry also told them that he might see about playing quidditch for a few years after he did his last year at Hogwarts, so he needed a decent broom. He had been lucky, he had been approached by many teams after Gryffindor won the quidditch cup. Harry chose the Falmouth Falcons. He would start off as a reserve seeker but told it would only be a year a most before he ended up the main seeker. He never told anyone that he would only be a reserve for a short amount of time. Most newly signed players stayed reserves for up to five years and reserves do not get paid very much at all. He only thought of quidditch as he knew quidditch players had fairly short careers. It would give him time to figure what he would do later on. He thought about teaching but not until he was a lot older and hopefully, after he had his own children and they were grown up. He had time and he was going to take that time while he played quidditch.

It took Harry a while but he made a decision. He decides to leave only a few hundred galleons in a vault at Gringotts but had every bit of money his parents and Sirius left him changed into muggle money and deposited into a muggle bank. Because Harry returned to Hogwarts with Ron and Hermione to do their last year, Harry had to buy everything again, including things like cauldron's and stirring rods, vials and scales. All his stuff had been left at the Dursley's before the horcrux hunt. Harry knew they would have destroyed anything of his. That was how Harry would make it seem like he had hardly any money left. He had to replace all his Hogwarts things, including robes, shoes, cloaks and dragon hide gloves.

He worked it so he could accidentally let slip about how he can't afford to buy a better place than Grimmauld place just to see what how Ginny would react. He even explained that the only thing he could fix were the things he could use magic on. He didn't have money to buy anything else. The carpets were cleaned with magic but they were still badly worn and in some places, frayed. Most of the furniture had damage and could only be repaired to a certain extent. It still looked very old and worn. The wallpaper was just as bad, it was mostly ripped or missing.

'Even though you've only just began working, it would take a long time to replace everything while earning so little. I really thought you would have enough to make that house a bit more homey,' Hermione said.

'No, having to replace everything for just one year at Hogwarts meant it left me broke. We wasted a lot of money on the Lockhart and Umbridge books. I could use that money now. I'm only a reserve which pays shit but I love it. I don't want anything too serious, so playing quidditch for a few years is what I want. When I walked around the house, the first thing I did was close off the top floors. I figured they wouldn't be used for a long time, if ever and they are in the worst condition compared to the rest of the house. It would take me around five years minimum to just get the kitchen fixed. I decided to keep the bed in Sirius' old room, mainly because it's in the best condition of all the furniture. Give me your opinion Hermione, how long do you think it could take to fix the ground floor and first floor?'

Harry had been watching Ginny out of the corner of his eye and he could tell straight away that she wasn't happy with what he had been saying. Now it seems like Ginny was deep in thought but she did look at Hermione when Harry asked her that questions.

'Well, if you went with as cheap as possible and maybe go muggle cheap, it would still take years. Even if you got to play for the main team in another year, it would still take five years minimum and that's if you put all your money into it. There are a lot of good second hand shops that always had decent furniture and things like rugs and curtains. That would save you some money. It is a shame you had to spend so much money just to return to do your last year. It's not like we had no choice but to stay away and leave everything behind.'

'No, but it's not like McGonagall would have been able to do anything anyway. You either have to pay for everything or you don't go to Hogwarts. They aren't like the muggle world where there's always financial help for people who need it. Anyway, that's the other reason why I said I can't go out to dinner or anything, I just can't afford it. I am hoping to save money to buy a car. I always wanted to drive, but that will take years as well.'

'Yes, driving is a good skill to have. At least you can apparate or use the floo.'

'I haven't bought floo powder because I'm trying to not buy anything I don't absolutely need. I ended up disconnecting the fireplace from the floo network and just apparate. Anyway, where's Ron?'

'Junior aurors have to do the night shifts and weekends.'

'Right, I heard that from Kingsley during one time he was at headquarters.'

'Why did you change your mind about being an auror?' Ginny asked.

'I never wanted to be one. It was the fake Mad-eye that said I would make a great auror. That is not the life I want but everyone just assumed it's what I wanted. I might be good in defence but I hate fighting. I'll work on some other career after quidditch.'

It was only two weeks later that Ginny had stopped by Grimmauld place to tell Harry that she wasn't sure a relationship was right for her since she wanted to be the best quidditch player she could. She would be putting all her time into training. She figured it would be best if they went their separate ways.

'I'm really sorry Harry. I just don't think it will be fair on either of us when we couldn't see each other very often.'

'No, I get it Ginny. We are both training a lot. It's better to end it now, before stronger feelings developed.'

'True, maybe in a few years, well, we might try again.'

'No, this is the second time and I think it's telling us we aren't meant to be. Beside, I'm bound to date, a lot, just to pass the time.'

'Date, you mean sex?'

'Well, yeah, I get offered all the time. I always turned them down because we were dating. Now I'm single again, I'll be saying yes. I doubt any bloke would say no, especially at my age. Anyway, maybe you'll find the one you're meant to be with.'

'Yes, maybe, but as I said, I'll concentrate on quidditch first. I better go.'

Harry waited until he shut the door before he growled, 'I knew it, I just had a feeling and now it's confirmed.' Ginny thought he had money and would end up with a great home.

Harry knew now he could work on a real home, secretly but keep Grimmauld for when anyone wanted to visit. Since they all worked now, if any of the friends wanted to see each other, they had to send an owl to work on a time. There were times when training went longer and Ron had been late at least twice every week since he started. None of the friends knew with certainty when they would have some free time. Which meant that no one will figure out that Harry really wasn't living at the old Black home.

Since Harry was training for quidditch, he only got to look for a home during the weekends and even then, sometimes his friends would want to see him. It took him six months but he finally found a house that he just loved. It was in the country and it had a lot of land, which would allow him a lot of privacy. Apart from buying furniture, there was nothing he needed to do to turn the house into a home. He did put his home under the fidelius charm with himself as the secret keeper to guarantee privacy.

After Harry did move into his home, with just some basic's, if he got a letter from his friends saying they wanted to meet, he would arrive at Grimmauld place earlier. He would clean it and put some food in the kitchen. He had to make it seem like he was living there. Because they could use magic to keep their food fresh for long periods of time, that would also help. Harry could leave a fair bit there and just buy some fresh things when he was meeting with his friends. If they wanted to meet somewhere else, then he wouldn't bother with the old Black home.

'So how's training going Ron?' Harry asked as he placed a cup of tea in front of his friend.

'Hard, long hours but it's getting better. I still wished you joined.'

'Nah, I knew that wasn't the life I wanted, not now he was dead. I only thought about it because I figured it would help with him. I still have no idea what I want to do once I finish quidditch. But I did get told I'm be on the main team in a year. I might be able to put a little bit of money into this house.'

'I suppose it's cheaper than buying another house. You do own this one even if it's not in the best condition,' Ron said.

'No, it's not but it's dry and I have somewhere to sleep and a kitchen and bathroom, that's all I need right now. I don't really need to buy anything, except food. But I've started a veggie patch out in the back garden. Since I know I don't need that space, I figured it could grow veggies. I had Neville help with some fertiliser and he helped me set out the beds. That will save me money.'

'Better you that me. You always like vegetables, more than I do.'

'I wouldn't mind having a vegetable garden when I get my own place. The trouble is, time. I doubt I will have time.'

'With magic, it's easy Hermione. Neville can explain more about all that. Magic is great for things like that.'

'When I get time and when it's closer to having a place, then I'll speak with him. So are you dating now you broke up with Ginny?'

'Ginny broke up with me, but I've had a few dates, nothing serious, which is how I'm going to live, for now. I'll concentrate on quidditch and just date occasionally.'

'Ginny told us you broke up with her,' Ron said.

'No, she came here and said she wants to concentrate on her career which means we wouldn't see each other very often. She didn't think that would be fair on either of us. I did agree with her but it was Ginny who brought it up. I think it's best anyway, we are both concentrating on our careers. It's why I've hardly seen you two or anyone else. Like with you Ron, training is a lot of long days, then all I want to do is sleep.'

'I wonder why she said it was your idea,' Ron said.

'She explained to everyone at the same time, including your parents. You know your mother was hoping Harry and Ginny would end up married,' Hermione said.

'That's not going to happen. I don't believe in marriage because you have to tie yourself to someone, for life. No thanks, I'll live with someone or just stay single.'

Ron realised now it was best that Ginny wasn't dating Harry anymore. Sooner or later Ginny and his parents would have spoken to Harry about marriage.

Hermione wasn't surprised to hear Harry say he didn't want to tie himself for life to someone. In the wizarding world, there is no divorce. That was the main reason Hermione spoke with Ron and they decided they just weren't suited. Hermione wanted to settle into a career, where Ron would have preferred marriage straight away. When she said no, not for a few years, he asked about sex. Hermione said no again that she would only consider sex once she was either engaged and planning a wedding or married. Ron realised he would have to stay celibate for years and he didn't like that. He never told Hermione that, he just said maybe they were suited since he would prefer to get married sooner rather than later. Hermione was opposite.

Ron had explained to his parents and brothers that it had been Ginny's idea to break up with Harry, not the other way around. When his dad asked why, Ron explained that Ginny said she was going to concentrate on quidditch. Ron then explained how Harry is against marriage, so either way, it worked out.

Harry did end up on the main team before his first year was over. He ended up catching the snitch in his first game. From then on, the Falmouth Falcons were unbeatable.

During these years Harry had many dates, some of those dates ended up with Harry and the woman in her bed or his bed at Grimmauld place. Still no one knew about his real home. He thought about telling people about his home once he had played quidditch for a while because then most quidditch players could afford to buy a home. He decided against that but what Harry did do was fix a few things at Grimmauld place using the elder wand. He was able to repair most of the furniture, the carpets and the wallpaper. He had removed the wall with Mrs Black then removed things like the trolls leg umbrella stand and the elf head. The house looked better but it was still a dark place.

Harry mainly fixed Grimmauld place just enough after Ginny approached him after one of his games about dating again. When they began talking, she found out he still lived at Grimmauld place but now it was a little better, but not by much. By the time their conversation was over, Ginny had once again changed her mind.

'So she was hoping I would have a nice home by now and just expected to let her back into my life,' Harry growled but he knew now that he would work on making sure he never bumped into Ginny Weasley again. But one thing he did work on, when he went on a date, he would make sure he was seen. Anything he did was still printed in the wizarding worlds newspapers. It was time Ginny found out that Harry had another life, one that didn't include her nor would it ever include her.

Harry was still single by the time his quidditch career was over but during this time, he had fathered a few children. The mothers never expected anything from him, not marriage or a permanent relationship. They asked for sex, not Harry, so it wasn't his fault that they got pregnant. Harry was part of his children's lives and he did give money to help the mother's out with the expenses. It was known by everyone that Harry had children to different woman, who were still very close friends with Harry. He often saw his children, he took them out and spent money on them. He even got them tickets to quidditch games, whether it was for his team or if his children supported another team. All his children had the name Potter, so he knew now his family name will go on. It actually made Harry think that this could be how his life should be. Stay single, he had kids and got to spend time with all of them. He dated, a lot, so he didn't really need or want to get into a serious relationship. He knew that could still change if he ever met the right woman and fell in love. So far, that hasn't happened.

It was only a few months after he retired from quidditch that he was approached by the new headmistress, Pomona Sprout. She asked if Harry would be interested in teaching. It seems Professor Flitwick wanted to retire and he suggested Harry.

It took Harry only a moment to decide. He always loved Hogwarts and it was a career he had considered. So now he was about to return to Hogwarts, probably for good. He would keep his secret home to use during the summer holidays, the rest of the time he would be living at Hogwarts.

'I'm pleased you accepted Harry. You'll make a great teacher.'

'It's something I did think about now I've finished my quidditch career but I figured I would need to be older. I have one concern, my children.'

'There are rules set out for teachers who have children or even godchildren. We also know that sometimes a teacher will favour them over others, which is natural. We just have to make sure they address you as Professor, not dad.'

'Yeah, but we can see them slipping up, a lot, at least to begin with. Maybe we can give them a time limit since we know it will happen.'

'Yes, that is easily arranged. Why did you never marry Harry?'

'Marriage is something I don't believe in, mainly because in the wizarding world there is no divorce. I have seen some parents who want to kill each other yet they are stuck being married. No, once I knew how marriages in this world worked, I decided a single life is for me. At the time I didn't expect children but all of the woman said the same. They enjoyed their time with me but knew I was not interested in a permanent relationship. None of them ever asked for anything, I decided to help them out financially, but only for the children. It seems the mothers of my children also liked having single lives yet they wanted children. I am pleased that the name Potter will not die out.'

'No, six children and four are boys, so I can see the Potter family growing a lot in years to come. Well, we need to get these papers signed, then you will need to begin working on your schedules for your classes, Professor Potter.'

Harry laughed but he ended up with a sore hand by the time he finished doing all the paperwork that made him a professor at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

It was announce in the Daily Prophet a week later that Harry Potter had taken the post of the charms teacher at Hogwarts. When Ginny read that in the paper, she realised now that she would never get Harry. All teachers were single. She realised she should have just waited then between her money from quidditch and Harry's, they could have had a great life. She was still single, maybe it was time she looked at other men and put Harry in the past. She never liked hearing that Harry had children with a few different woman and that he makes sure to spend a lot of time with them. Ginny knew if they did get back together, their time would be limited since Harry would spend time with his children. No, she knew it was time to put Harry in her past and find a man that she could have a future with.

Time skip:

Harry Potter had a long career as the charms professor at Hogwarts. He taught his children and had just begun to teach his first lot of grandchildren when Pomona retired and the governors offered Harry the position of headmaster.

Harry always thought of Hogwarts as his home. He might have a real home that he kept secret, but Hogwarts was the first place he felt like he fit in. He had been living at the castle for a lot of years and now he will spend the rest of his days at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

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