Harry was standing impatiently waiting for Molly and Ginny to quit fussing over his robes. He was to leave in an hour and they had been fussing over him for an hour already. He was wearing his fanciest emerald green robes that matched his eyes and had a Gold Gryffindor crest and his silver prefect badge pinned to them. Albus had sent him a list of what he could and could not say to the Queen and the Gryffindor Broadsword to carry.
Harry shook his head as Molly chattered. She was so nervous it was almost as if she was the one meeting the Queen. Ginny kissed him and pronounced him perfect.
"Nuh uh, you're the perfect one," he replied.
Ginny blushed and Molly laughed. Harry tried to kiss Ginny but Molly stopped them. "You'll mess up your robes."
Harry grimaced.
Harry slipped the broadsword into a jeweled scabbard and slid it into his belt. Since he wasn't allowed to sit or lean on anything, he turned into a snake and slithered under the couch. At least he could relax for a bit now.
Harry felt himself flying through the air into Molly's hands. He changed back and stood while she berated him for falling asleep. He looked at his watch, took the portkey out of his pocket, and picked up the gift.
"What if you had miss-"
He felt his stomach turn inside out as he was whisked away. Harry appeared in front of three wizards and two muggles.
Albus and Arthur helped Harry up and introduced him to the Prime minister and two ladies in waiting. One was a muggle and the other was a wizard. The muggle one looked somewhat scared while the witch looked awed and eyed Harry somewhat lasciviously.
Harry followed them into the chamber and stood where Albus indicated while the women went to the side and Albus, Arthur and the Prime Minister walked up and bowed to the Queen. She gestured them to the side and appraised Harry before calling him forward. Albus was holding the gift and had taken the sword. Harry stepped forward. He kneeled before the Queen.
"Sir Albus, is the candidate free to take the oath and accept responsibilities of Knighthood?"
"Yes your Majesty. Harold James Potter has sworn no allegiance excepting Love and Light."
"Harold James Potter, Right mindful of your prowess on the field, and responsive to the wishes of your peers, we are minded to make you knight. Know that to wear the belt and chain of a knight is to hold a sacred trust; that the obligations of knighthood will demand your efforts every moment of your life.
"A knight must respect all those who are weak or defenseless, whether because of age, infirmity, poverty, or vow, and be steadfast in defending them.
"A knight must love his Kingdom and his province, and fulfill most faithfully his feudal duties to his Society and his Queen.
"His word must be dependable beyond doubt or question. He must never flee from the face of his foes. He must be generous to all.
"And, always and everywhere, he must be the champion of the right and the good.
"The Laws of the Society and the customs of the Kingdom require that a knight be prow, as you have demonstrated you are upon the field; that a knight be courteous, as you have shown yourself to be and as these noble gentleman (and ladies) attest; and that a knight be loyal to his Kingdom and the Society. Do you then desire to accept the burden of knighthood and do you swear your fealty to the crown?"
"I accept your Majesty."
"Then swear fealty and pay homage to the Crown of England."
"I here swear fealty and do homage to the Crown of England; to ever be a good knight and true, reverent and generous, shield of the weak, foremost in battle, courteous at all times, champion of the right and the good. Thus swear I, Harold James Potter."
"This to We hear and shall never forget nor fail to reward that which is given fealty with love service with honor and oath breading with vengeance."
"Is there a sword which you will offer in service to your crown?"
"Yes your Majesty there is, in the safe keeping of your servant, Sir Albus."
Albus handed the box to Arthur and stepped to Harry. He slipped the sword into Harry's belt and tied it in place while saying, "One edge to cut to the truth, one edge to administer her Majesties justice, and a scabbard to counsel mercy."
The Queen rose and spoke, "Your sword."
Harry slipped the blade out handing the weapon the Queen hilt first.
She took the blade and spoke.
"In remembrance of oaths given and received," and struck his right shoulder.
"In remembrance of your lineage and obligations," and struck his left shoulder.
"Be thou a good knight," and struck his head.
"Rise, Sir Harold."
Harry stood and the Queen handed his sword back. He slipped it into the scabbard and bowed his head to her.
"My fiancée has sent a gift for your Majesty. Sir Albus holds it."
Albus stepped forward and removed the lid of the box. The Queen looked into the box and smiled as she took out the dozen Purple Roses.
"Your Majesty, these flowers will only fade when your Majesties reign ends."
"We understand you are to be married soon? Is such a youthful marriage normal in your society?"
Harry smiled softly and replied, "No your Majesty. My love wishes it and I cannot but obey."
She laughed and spoke once more, "May we make a request of you, Sir Harold?
"Your Highness, you but only need speak and I will do as you request."
"We were wondering if we may attend your wedding. Sir Albus told us it would be Magical."
Harry couldn't help laughing at how Albus put it and the Queen joined in.
"We would be honored to have you in attendance. The Ceremony is tomorrow night at nine PM."
She nodded and gestured to one of the ladies in waiting. She walked over, bowed, and listened to the whispered instructions from the Queen. The Queen dismissed Harry and the others and they left her chamber.
"Care to stop off at the Leaky Cauldron for a drink Harry?"
Harry nodded yes to Albus' question and the three made their way to the Serr gate. "This is the only place where wizards can apparate into the castle. The witch will place the wards back up when we leave that will make it impossible for anyone to come in here. We'll apparate to Diagon Alley from here."
Harry nodded and drew his wand. The three apparated out and appeared in the Leaky Cauldron. Harry stumbled slightly to make it look like he had used a portkey and the three stepped up to the bar. Arthur ordered three butterbeers and three shots of whisky.
Tom carried their drinks to a booth and the three sat down.
"Harry, this is yours now," Albus said, handing Harry a small white shield with a red cross. He noticed a small chip in it. Harry pinned it on his robe over his Gryffindor crest. Harry noticed then that Albus had one also.
"Who else belongs to the Knights Templar?" Harry asked.
"Outside the palace it is known as the Order only Harry. There are only two living members. The third died nearly fifteen years ago protecting his wife and son."
Harry's eyes widened and he nodded slightly. His father had been a member also.
"That was your fathers crest. He had it pinned to his invisibility cloak when he left it with me."
Harry eyed the shot of whisky in front of him. Then he noticed Arthur drink some of his butterbeer then drop the shot in the glass. Arthur drank the butterbeer all at once after that.
Harry decided that seemed a safer way to try whiskey than by itself. He drank some of the butterbeer and dropped the shot in. he drank the whole drink in one quaff. When he set the mug down his face and throat were burning. He started coughing and Albus and Arthur were laughing.
"I think I'll stick with butterbeer," Harry coughed out.
They spoke about minor matters and Albus parted with them. Arthur and Harry were going to return to the Burrow to prepare for the wedding.
"Not going to leave my daughter at the altar, are you Harry?"
Harry shook his head emphatically. "I'm afraid she might change her mind."
Arthur grinned. "She loves you too much to change her mind. Your answer to the Queen was extremely passionate, Harry. You're both young but you'll be fine. Better not let Ginny know what you told the Queen though. You might end up buying her a Manor soon."
Harry laughed and the two apparated back to the orchard. When they arrived all the Weasley boys were standing around waiting for them.
One of the twins said, "Welcome to the family, Harry."
All six boys jumped Harry and held him down. One by one, each one hit him. Even Percy joined in on the ceremony. When Harry stood up rubbing his arm where one of the twins had over enthusiastically smacked him Harry decided it was time to get even. He raised his hands and spoke three words of power while tracing a rune in the air. All six redheaded boys were turned into redheaded garden gnomes in a large cage.
Arthur's eyes bulged while Harry levitated the cage and started walking down to the house.
Ginny was watching for Harry and ran to him when he came through the door.
"How was it?"
"Uhh, we're gonna have some more guests at the wedding."
Ginny narrowed her eyes. "Who?"
Harry grinned and said, "The Queen of England."
Ginny grimaced and punched his arm. "No, really. Who?"
"He's telling the truth."
Arthur had just stepped through the door.
"Daddy?" Ginny questioned.
Molly's eyes widened. "You're serious?"
Arthur and Harry nodded and Molly ran to find Tulsey to make sure everything would be perfect.
Ginny noticed her brothers hadn't followed them in. "Where's everyone else?"
"You mean your brothers?" Harry asked.
She nodded and Harry grinned wickedly. "They're still outside."
He grabbed her hand and pulled her outside. When she saw the cage and the redheaded gnomes inside she began to laugh uncontrollably.
"They decided to welcome me to the family and I decided to thank them," Harry said.
He pulled her into an embrace and they were kissing almost frantically. The Weasley-gnomes began gagging and Harry decided to have some fun. He ran his hands down to Ginny's bottom and squeezed. She giggled and he began kissing and nibbling on her neck and ear lobe. He pulled away and Ginny moaned. She sighed and rested her head in the crook of his shoulder as he looked down at the cage.
"Are you going to behave? Or am I going to have to hurt all of you?"
The Weasley-gnomes all nodded and Harry made the cage disappear. Crookshanks appeared and ran towards the six. Harry grinned and almost let him attack. Then he waved his hands and the six reappeared. Crookshanks crashed into Ron and clawed his leg.
Ginny giggled at Ron's expression. All the Weasley boys were glaring at Harry. Harry glared back at them.
Ginny grabbed Harry and pulled him towards the cottage saying loudly, "Let's go have sex, lover."
All six turned pale and looked at each other.
Ginny and Harry were laughing very hard once they got the door shut. Ginny pressed herself wantonly against Harry after a few moments and throatily said, "Where were we?"
Harry slipped his hands under Ginny's shirt and pulled it off, then cupped her breasts. "Somewhere near here?" he asked innocently then began licking and kissing her shoulder and neck.
She moaned and slipped her skirt down as Harry rubbed and licked her nipples. He started kissing his way down her stomach and slipped his fingers in her knickers' waistband. He pulled them down and licked her mound gently. Ginny grasped his head as she moaned and pulled his face into her. She leaned back against the door as Harry began to finger her and lick her even faster. He had two fingers inside of her and was running his tongue up her slit when there was a knock on the door and Hermione was calling Ginny's name.
Ginny began cursing as Harry pulled away. She picked up her clothing and went into the bedroom. Harry made sure the bedroom door was closed and Harry opened the front door.
"What?" he asked somewhat rudely.
Hermione was startled at his tone and asked where Ginny was.
"She's getting dressed. We were in the middle of something."
Hermione's eyes widened and she blushed. "Mrs. Weasley wants to talk to Ginny. Is the Queen really coming?" the words rushed out of Hermione.
Harry nodded as Ginny came out of the room. She kissed Harry and stuck her finger in his mouth. He tasted her on the finger and smiled. "I love you."
She said you too and followed Hermione out to the Burrow.
Harry went to change and realized he had acted so rashly because he was somewhat inebriated. He grinned and changed into a pair of jeans and a black tee.
Harry was asleep when Ginny came back in. he looked so cute she almost let him sleep. Except he had to make sure his dress robes fitted him.
"Wake up," she screeched.
Harry woke up with a headache. He had a hangover from one drink? He was definitely going to stick to butterbeer, he thought.
"Ugh, my head hurts."
"Ahhh, do you need me to kiss it?" she asked.
He nodded and she plopped on the bed. She started kissing his forehead and he closed his eyes. Then she whispered in his ear, "If you don't go get fitted there won't be a wedding night."
His eyes snapped open and he groaned from the bright light. "You'd torture The Boy Who Lived like that?"
"Only if he ruins the second happiest day of my life."
He nodded and walked out to the Burrow. Molly was doing all the fitting with Tulsey's help in Hermione's room. As soon as he walked into the room, Molly began pulling a robe onto him. Once he was standing in the middle of the room Tulsey began handing Molly pins while she set the length of the robes and made sure the trim was even.
Ginny walked into the room to watch. Then Harry remembered what she said. "Wait, the second happiest? What's the first?"
"The first will be when I can tell you I'm pregnant."
Harry's eyes snapped to Molly and he cringed. All Molly did was laugh.
"Don't worry Harry. I heard Ron and the boys talking. I know you two haven't. And I'm not going to hex you on the day before you marry my daughter. Now if it was someone else's daughter I might."
Harry closed his eyes and let Molly finish. The sooner they were done, the sooner he could go lie back down.
Ginny walked up to Harry and whispered in his ear, "At least she didn't hear us in the garden."
Harry grinned at the memory of the Weasley boy's faces. Then his grin became wicked over what Ginny had been saying inside. "I love you," he told her.
"You better," she grinned.
Harry tried to kiss her except Molly wasn't having any of that while she was pinning his robes. Both pouted until she was done. Harry shucked off the robe so Tulsey could finish working on it and walked out the door with Ginny.
One they were out the door he pulled her to him. His lips found her neck and she sighed as his hands wound through her hair. He kissed his way up to her lips when they heard coughing. Charlie and Bill were standing on the stairs above them. Ginny and Harry both flushed and the two oldest Weasley boys looked just as embarrassed.
"Uhh, wanna play some Quidditch, Harry?" Charlie asked.
Bill kicked him as Harry grinned. "Yeah, it might keep my mind off of something else."
Ginny giggled and kissed Harry. She started to walk away when he grabbed her hand. "Uh-uh, you're playing on my team. If everyone plays we can have a four on four game."
Charlie and Bill rounded up Percy and the twins while Harry found Ron and Hermione. Hermione refused to get on a broom but said she'd watch.
Harry and Ginny claimed the twins for their team and they all took off.
Harry beat Charlie to the snitch every time. By the time they had played four games, it was dark and long past the time for dinner. When they trudged into the house to eat, they saw Tulsey and Dobby happily preparing for the celebration tomorrow. Waiting on the table were plates of cold cuts, bread and all the fixings for sandwiches. They sat around talking about the game and Charlie continuously congratulated Harry on his skill as a seeker.
Ginny watched Harry talk to Charlie about Quidditch and whispered with Hermione about the next day. Bill started in about when he would watch Harry's mum and dad play and Harry sat with rapt fascination. He could listen about his parents for hours on end not noticing anything around him. It was almost midnight when the nine people made their way to their separate beds.
"Bill had your attention all night Harry," Ginny said.
Harry nodded. "I wish I knew them. I wish they could be there tomorrow."
"They will be. They're watching you. They'll always be in your heart, Harry."
Harry nodded and kissed her hand. "Just like you'll always be."
She smiled and kissed his cheek. The two undressed for bed and Harry held Ginny close as they fell asleep. Both were too tired for anything else.