Harry Potter
and the
Last of the Death Eaters
Summary: Harry is now married with five kids and is concentrating on flushing out the last of Voldemort's supporters...but some just refuse to turn their back on evil...
Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter!
Chapter 2: Something fishy is going on
"So, birthday boy, what would you like for your special birthday dinner?" Hermione asked Harry.
The usually peaceful living room at 18 Chikoda St erupted into a deafening racket as each of Hermione and Harry Potter's five kids tried to convince Harry to request their own favourite dinner.
"Calm down, calm down, you lot!" Harry said, chuckling, "I'm afraid we already have dinner plans."
"We do?" Hermione asked, raising her eyebrows. "That's the first I've heard of it."
"We do," Harry confirmed, "I received an owl from Ron and Cho this morning – they invited us over tonight at 5pm. What do you say," Harry said looking round at each of them, "will we be able to put up with a few hours of Ron and Cho's company?" Harry teased.
6 voices cried "yes!" in unison.
"Now I know it will be a real hassle but please try and at least look like you're having fun!" Harry continued in mock-seriousness.
Jenny giggled, remembering that the last time they went to Ron and Cho's house her parents had had to literally drag her and her brothers and sisters away because they were having so much fun!
"I think we'll be able to manage Dad," Jenny said. Then as if she wasn't able to contain her excitement any longer, she cried "This is going to be so much fun! Can we bring our swimmers and go in their pool? Will Ginny be there? Will Fred and George be there? Can we play Quidditch in the back garden if we take our brooms?"
"Whoa, slow down! Yes, I'm sure you'll be able to go in their pool and I'm sure you'll be able to play Quidditch, I'm not so sure about Ginny, Fred, and George so we'll just have to see." Harry replied.
"Jenny, Gabby, James, Oliver, Lily! Come on! It's 4:30, we're going to be late!" Hermione yelled up the stairs. Then, turning to Harry she said "I'm just going to run upstairs and check that they've all got everything they need, I'll be back down in a moment." Then she quickly ran up the stairs and into Jenny's bedroom.
"Nearly ready?" Hermione asked.
"Yep," said Jenny, "I've packed my swimming things and I just have to grab my broomstick from the closet."
"Ok, sounds like you're pretty much ready; could you take your things downstairs and wait with your father please?"
"Ok." Jenny said walking towards the stairs.
"Oh and could you please take the double-seater broom as well as your own just incase Lily would like a ride?" Hermione called out after her eldest daughter.
"Sure," Jenny replied, joining her dad at the back door.
"One down, four to go!" Hermione said to herself as she entered Gabby's bedroom to find Gabby reading a book with an empty bag on her bed.
"What are you doing sugarplum?" Hermione asked. "We're supposed to be leaving now and you haven't packed your bag yet!"
"Sorry Mum," Gabby mumbled, her eyes glued to the book, "Can I just read to the end of the chapter?"
"No, you may not, we're going to be late and that's rude to Ron and Cho." said Hermione, lifting the book out of Gabby's hands and putting it on the bookcase.
"Mum! You lost my place!" groaned Gabby.
"Sorry love, but that's what happens when you're not ready when you need to be!" Hermione said severely as she rummaged in Gabby's wardrobe, trying to find swimmers and a towel.
"There," she said when she was done, holding out Gabby's bag to her, "I've packed your bag for you, but I'm not very happy with you for causing me this extra stress right before we have to leave."
"Sorry, Mum," Gabby said, "It's just – it's such a good book!"
"I know, I know," said Hermione grinning, "I was just like you when I was your age – always with my nose in a book! But just think how much fun you'll be having at Ron and Cho's house, you'll forget you were even reading a book! Now hurry downstairs quickly and wait with the others. Don't forget to collect your broomstick."
"I won't" said Gabby, joining James at the top of the stairs.
"Have you got everything?" Hermione called out to James.
"Yes, don't worry mummy, I've got my swimmers and my towel and daddy said he would get my broomstick when he gets Oliver's."
"Ok good, you two go downstairs now please." Hermione replied. "Only two more children to organise," Hermione added to herself.
She packed Oliver and Lily's bags in no time and soon the whole family was standing in the living room complete with bags and broomsticks.
"Ok, shall we use the Floo network Hermione?" asked Harry.
"Yes it's the quickest way there considering we're late."
"Ok, I'll go first with Lily, you take Oliver last and send the others one after the other."
Harry took a pinch of the new red and gold Floo powder and threw it into the flames. Then, grabbing Lily's hand he stepped into the huge red and golden flames and said in a loud clear voice, "8 Oaktree Place". And Harry and Lily vanished.
"Here we are!" Harry said, stepping out of Ron's fireplace and lifting Lily out after him.
"Ron…Cho…We're here!" Harry yelled as he turned around to help Jenny, Gabby, and James out of the fireplace. They were soon joined by Hermione and Oliver.
"Coming," Ron's voice wafted down from somewhere upstairs.
Soon Ron and Cho appeared in the doorway. Ron was wearing a long-sleeved dark blue collared shirt and long dark pants. Cho was a picture in pink. She wore a cocktail length pink dress that suited her really well. She looked extremely pretty.
"But not as beautiful as my wife" Harry thought glancing over at Hermione who was wearing a beautiful canary yellow cocktail dress with a yellow flower in her hair to match.
"Happy Birthday!" Ron and Cho said. "Had a good day so far?" added Ron.
"Yeah, it's been brilliant!" Harry replied.
"Ok, I'll just get some drinks for us" Ron said, "and then you can tell me all about it. What will the kids have to drink Hermione?"
"Apple juice would be great thanks Ron."
"And champagne sound alright for us adults?" Ron continued.
"Yep, sounds good." Harry replied.
Harry and his family followed Ron and Cho into the kitchen.
"So is it just us tonight?" asked Harry.
"Well no, actually my whole family's coming except for of course Percy who's off doing work as per usual!" said Ron, pouring the drinks.
"My family's coming too," Cho said.
"Wow, I feel popular! Your whole families are coming just for my birthday!" Harry said.
"Well…yeah" said Ron glancing at Cho.
"Kind of…" Cho added in an undertone, looking uncomfortable.
"So, anyway" Cho continued, "you kids don't like ice creams do you?" she teased, crouching down at the children's level.
"No, no we do!" said Oliver and Lily eagerly.
"It's too bad…" Cho went on "I have yummy choc chip ice cream in the freezer…"
"No…we like ice cream!" said Oliver getting a little distressed at the thought of missing out on ice cream.
"Oh all right then tiger," Cho chuckled, turning to the rest of the children "would you all like some?"
They nodded eagerly.
"Ok, let's see what we can do," Cho said, taking Lily's hand and walking towards the fridge.
Ron, Harry, and Hermione laughed.
"Cho's great with kids, isn't she?" Hermione said, watching the scene with delight.
"Yeah, she's great," sighed Ron, staring at Cho.
"Ok kids, careful that those ice creams stay in the cones!" Cho warned. Turning to the adults she said, "Why don't we all head outside, I've put some snacks out on the table. The kids can have a swim while we chat."
Soon the kids were splashing about in the pool and the adults were chatting away.
They were interrupted by the doorbell.
"That'll be my parents," said Cho, hurrying to get the door. Ron followed her out of the room.
Harry turned to Hermione. "Something fishy is going on if you ask me."
"Yeah," said Hermione, "Why are the Changs and the Weasleys invited to your birthday celebration? I mean I can understand the Weasleys being here, but not the Changs! Oh well I guess we'll find out later."
"Harry and Hermione, I'd like you to meet my parents," Cho said, coming back into the room followed by a tall man and a friendly-looking woman. "This is my mother Susan," Cho continued, placing a hand on the woman's shoulder, "And this is my father William." She said, placing her other hand on the man's shoulder.
"Pleased to meet you both," said Susan, "Please do call me Susie."
"It's lovely to meet you Susie," said Hermione, moving over to talk with Cho and Susie.
"Harry Potter, what an honour," said William, shaking Harry's hand, his eyes flicking up to Harry's scar.
"Pleased to meet you sir," replied Harry.
"Oh call me Will, sir sounds so formal!" Will said immediately.
"Do come outside everyone - " Cho was interrupted in mid-sentence.
"Yoohoo! We're here" a voice called out from the living room.
"That's my mum," Ron said, "I could tell her voice anywhere!" he added. "Come on through mum!" Ron yelled.
Finally the Weasleys, the Changs, the Potters, and Ron and Cho were all outside.
"You've met Mrs Weasley before haven't you?" Harry asked his children.
"Of course they have silly," Mrs Weasley scolded, then turning to the kids she said, "Come here my dears, give this old woman a hug!" The children rushed into her arms and she covered them in kisses.
"Cho's just putting dinner on the table so why don't we head inside?" suggested Ron.
Once everyone was seated at the table, Ron and Cho stood up.
"We have an announcement to make," they said.
Everyone was silent as they awaited the news.
"Ron and I are getting married!" announced Cho.
A/N: ooo Ron and Cho! How cute! Now please review or I'll cry!