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Chapter 12

A secret to Keep

When they all returned to the Burrow, it was to hear Mrs. Weasley's cry of joy, they were all safe and sound and now according to her, she could relax a little. Just a little. Harry didn't have the heart to tell her just yet that he would be risking another trip away to head to Gringots, next week.

"Mrs. Weasley would it be okay if we have two people over for a visit, this Saturday?" Hermione asked trying to pry Mrs Weasley off Ron who was looking disgruntled and red in the face from lack of air.

"What?...Oh yes dear, that would be fine" said Mrs Weasley as she wiped her eyes with her apron.

Harry knew this war was taking it's tool on her, He remembered all to well her Bogart at Grimmauld Place, she had imagined all family member's dead at her feet, including Harry. Who was slightly shocked at seeing himself dead on the floor at his own feet! His greatest fear, matched Mrs Weasley's, especially were Ginny was concerned. He loved all the family members and even though Percy was still a prat, and Ron his best friend, Ginny was something more then anyone could comprehend. So Harry stayed patient with Mrs Weasley.

"We'll be eating in a while" said Mrs Weasley turning toward the kitchen her apron still at her eyes.

After the four exchanged looks, they all ran up to Ron's room. Excitement flooding through them all. Harry was relieved when he found the box in the middle of Ron's room, though he didn't voice his relief.

Harry moved with Ginny over to his bed and sat, while Ron and Hermione sat on Ron's. Hermione flew the box over to were it sat on the floor between the two bed's, and Hermione was already picking up the first book. Ginny handed Harry the letter's and the black notebook. and Harry laid the letters aside, He wanted to read them when he was alone with Ginny.

Harry felt weird excluding his two best Friends from this, but he found it much easier to talk with Ginny than to Hermione.

Harry opened the black book to the very beginning. A newspaper article was first the title prominent and reading,

Dark Lord Defeated

You-know-who has been defeated! Reports coming in late last night suggest that for some reason yet still unknown to us, that James and Lily Potter, were in hiding with their son, Harry. Who was all protected under the Fidelius Charm, and was performed by Albus Dumbledore, Chief Warlock on the Wizengamot, Order of Merlin, First Class, who was unavailable for comment. ( For more on the Fidelius Charm, see page 7 )

What is most surprising in this story is about One year old Baby Harry Potter. Baby Potter, it seems was hit by a killing curse that his Mother and Father, two strong and capable Auror's were unable to survive. Nobody has ever survived the killing curse. ( For more information on the unforgivable's, see page 8 )

The wizarding world now has young Harry Potter to thank for finally being free from you-know-who! Thank you Mr. Harry Potter.

Information on were and what will happen to young baby Potter is unknown. But the DAILY PHROPGET will try to keep you up to date on the happing's on Harry Potter.

As Harry read he felt tears sting his eyes again, but he quickly blinked them away. He didn't feel like crying anymore. Ginny gave his thigh a squeeze and he smiled at her, just to let her know he was fine, and that they would talk later. Harry was glad to see that both their rings were and almond yellow. The rings it seemed could do far more color changing than was written. Either that or maybe it was their love willing them to be more than what they were, Harry wasn't sure. He smiled at Ginny again, and turned back to the book. Harry read the scribbling off to the side of the article.

Harry Potter survived killing curse Only known survivor.

FIND OUT HOW!

Harry found this part amusing, whoever made this book, wanted to know what everyone else in the wizarding world wanted to know, Including him!

"What's so funny, Harry?" Ron asked looking as if Harry as if he had just suddenly gone mad.

"This" said Harry holding the book out to Ron who took it and read the handwriting. Ron's face broke into a grin

"Who wouldn't want to know that, especially in today's time" said Ron

"Where did you find this, Harry?" Hermione was reading over Ron's shoulder and had all but snatched it out of his hand's.

"Ginny found it" Harry said

"It was in Mr Black's private study, in a bottom drawer" said Ginny

"Yeah, and turn to some of the last pages, they are of the triwizard tournament" said Harry Hermione looked flabbergasted.

"Well, maybe Sirius went back there for a while" said Ron echoing what Ginny had said mere hours before.

"No, I don't think so Ron, Sirius didn't go back till after Voldemort's return, later that year, almost not till the summer before our fifth year, but well, I guess he could have ben collecting these for a while I suppose" said Hermione looking thoughtful.

"Let's move these books and things down to my room, Hermione and I could go over them more thoroughly, when we have a moments time" said Ginny

"SUPPER EVERYONE" Mrs Weasley's voice boomed through out the house, causing the ghoul in the attack to attack some pipes.

"Like I said" said Ginny without missing a beat "When we have a moment's peace"

They all laughed and after trailing all the books and scrolls to Ginny's room, and hiding them under her bed with the pensive. Hermione made a quick movement with her wand and the contents under the bed seemingly disappeared.

"Disillusionment charm, excellent Hermione" said Harry

Hermione face glowed at the small praise. Harry took Ginny's hand with a smile and a wink, and lead them all down to the kitchen. He was surprised to find Bill, Fleur, and Charlie already sitting at the table with Mr. Weasley.

"Good to see your still alive, Harry. Don't do anything and you'll stay that way!" said Charlie looking very serious, and Harry's throat went dry immediately remembering the incident in Sirius's bedroom to clearly.

"Tush, tush, Charlie do be reasonable, this is Harry were talking about" said Mrs. Weasley bringing about five or six serving bowls and plates with her wand.

Charlie started laughing and Harry broke into a grin full of relief and Ginny snickered. But no one knew what Harry dreamt at night, and even fantasized about during the day, when his mission was not on his mind.

They sat down and started eating, talking about the latest Daily Prophet, which was laying on the counter. Mrs Weasley didn't like the fact that Bill kept bringing them with him, but Mr Weasley always seemed immersed in finding out all he could. About halfway through the meal, Mrs's Weasley spoke

"Now we must go to France tomorrow."

"Will we be here alone, again" asked Ron sounding a little too hopeful at which Mrs Weasley cut her eyes at. Harry hurriedly looked into his plate. trying to keep the hopeful look off his own face.

"No! Not this time" said Mr Weasley

"Oh" Ron said with disappointment etched in his every line on his face.

"We neddz Ginny'z therez to tryz on herz drezz" said Fleur looking at Ginny with excitement, and Harry notice Ginny trying to return the smile, but failed.

Harry could tell she didn't feel quite the same way as she had last year toward Fleur, but she was still hoping against odds that Bill would meet, and fall in love with someone who had her feet more firmly on the ground. Harry squeezed her hand

"Can Harry come with us?" asked Ginny her own voice sounding full of hope

"Yes, Dear, were all going, make a little shopping day out of it" said Mrs Weasley

Since Mr Weasley had gotten that promotion last year, the Weasley's weren't as bad off as they once had been. Harry had been aware of the new things that Ron had, mixed in with his second hand stuff, and Ginny was supporting more fashioning robes than usual, and all seemed to have new traveling cloaks. Harry couldn't be happier about it! He could hardly think of a family that deserved it more than the Weasley's. Though far from well off, but doing better, Harry suddenly though of something.

"What about the post tomorrow?" asked Harry

"Oh we won't be leaving until after lunch" said Mrs Weasley in a reassuring voice "Something your waiting on?"

"Yeah" said Harry starting to blush, which didn't go unnoticed by Charlie, and Bill.

"It's nothing, you won't find out about later Molly" said Mr Weasley and Harry was secretly glad he had spoke. He didn't to many people asking about his gift for Ginny.

They ate the rest of the meal with Mrs Weasley and Fleur talking about the Tierra, which was a Weasley family air loom. Mrs's Weasley was expecting it tomorrow to. They ate their dessert while Bill and Mr Weasley held a whispered conversation, Mr Weasley wore a look of concern on his face. Both were drinking coffee while Mrs Weasley, and Fleur were talking about the wedding and drinking tea, Charlie looked dumbfounded, starring into the flame of the candles set on the table. Ron and Hermione were shooting looks at each other.

Harry leaned over into Ginny's ear "I love you"

She blushed and noticed everyone's attention elsewhere "I love you to!"

"Are you excited to go back to Hogwarts?" Harry had been pondering this, he wanted to have some free time with Ginny

"Why do you ask, anything specific in mind?" Her tone was one of seductiveness, yet one of indifference. It lured at Harry who smiled, but just as he was about to reply Mrs Weasley insisted they all go to bed, and Fleur agreed so nobody looked puffy tomorrow.

After arriving at Ginny's room who she was currently bunking with Hermione. They all shared at each other a moment

"So, shall we look at the last memory or, shall we go over some of those books?" asked Hermione

"I have a better idea, How about we rest for a while, we've been searching and taking in load's today, and I'm tired. " said Ron

"Yeah I agree, I just want to rest Hermione" said Harry noticing Ginny yawning beside him.

"Harry I'm shocked" said Hermione displaying so on her face "I would have figured you would want to finish this as quickly as we could!"

"And I do, but Hermione, we can't have the other's from downstairs to check in on us" said Harry sitting down on Ginny's bed, Ginny sat down next to him

"Yeah I guess your right" said Hermione signaling defeat

"I wouldn't mind a bit of normal conversation though" said Ginny, now moving and stretching out on her side, on the bed. Harry moved beside her spooning her from behind, her bottom tucked into his groin. Her back flat against his chest, her hair and scent was playing with him, teasing him.

"Yeah it would be good for a bit of normal conversation every now and then" said Ron laying down on Hermione's bed opening his arms to her. She hesitated blushing then all but ran at him. Harry smiled at his two best friends, as Ginny wiggled her hips innocently, at least he hoped innocently.

"Stop it Gin" he whispered in her ear.

"What?" Ginny asked almost to sweetly

"It's not like I don't want to ravish you, but not while our two friends are in the same room, especially when one is your brother and - "

"I know, I know...not at the Burrow" whispered Ginny, but couldn't hide the giggle that erupted from her lips.

They all fell asleep before any really conversation got started and were still sleeping when Mr Weasley found them the next morning. Hermione snuggling Ron and Harry on his back with Ginny laid out across his chest, her flaming red hair swept out fanning across his chest and shoulder's.

"Ron...Ron, wake up"

"Sleepin" mumbled Ron

"Ron wake up, NOW" Mr Weasley's voice was whispered, but forceful

"Oh Dad, I'm sorry we didn't do anything...really..we were just talking and we all fell asleep and -"

"Ron shut up! Now quickly aperate up to your own room, quickly now move, before your mother get's up!"

Harry who had been awaken by Mr Weasley was still trying to clear his head from waking up so suddenly, and was listening to this conversation unintentionally. Harry saw Ron lean over a still sleeping Hermione kiss her check. Then get up took a step and was gone.

Harry looked at Mr Weasley to find him looking back at him. Harry couldn't define his facial expression. Harry realized Ginny current sleeping position, and smiling despite what he was currently facing with Mr Weasley. Harry hugged her and rolled her on her side. He kissed her hairline and quickly got to his feet, yet gently as to not wake Ginny. Harry turned solemnly to Mr Weasley.

"Come now Harry, we need to talk, quietly now"

Harry followed Mr Weasley downstairs to the kitchen, were he quickly made tea and they both sat down across from each other looking each other in the eye. Mr Weasley drew out his wand, and Harry's eyes widened. But Mr Weasley placed silencing charms around the room, and replaced it in his pocket. He served them tea and sat back drinking deeply from his tea cup before opening his eyes and staring at Harry

"Harry I think it's about time we have a man to man talk, not thee talk of course" he said seeing the look of bewilderment on Harry's face "Remus already did, but another kind of talk"

"Okay" said Harry attentively

"Well, I couldn't help but notice how well you and Ginny are getting along, and I know you will protect her"

"With my life, Mr Weasley, I would never live to see Ginny seriously hurt or worse" said Harry trying not to think worse case scenario.

Mr Weasley gave a small smile "I know, that's why we must talk" He glanced at the time and rubbed his hand over his thinning hair. "Harry, the order has made me their secret keeper, and as such I was made aware of the prophecy, and the mission your currently undergoing"

"Oh...who told you...if you don't mind me asking, sir?"

"Well, Dumbledore's...well...his portrait suggested to Minerva that as secret keeper I was to be filled in on all matters of urgency, you understand?"

"Absolutely" Harry nodded his head

"Great, now I'm not going to tell Molly about this mission, as she would react...we...I'm sure you could imagine the worst, triple it, then you'll have a clearer image." Mr Weasley rubbed his hands and looked nervously at the doorway leading upstairs. "I've decided to help you as much as I can"

"Thanks Mr Weasley" Harry was grateful for him being Ron's Father truly for the first time.

"Now, that's done, I'm sure you need to get some sleep"

"Yeah" said Harry standing up

"Oh Harry" Harry turned to face Mr Weasley "In your own bed this time, I should think"

"Oh...sorry " said Harry blushing deeply

"That's alright, Harry, I know nothing happened last night"

"Yeah" mumbled Harry almost to himself, with an air of disappointment. Mr Weasley chuckled

"I'm just glad that I came to find you before Molly got up"

"Me to!" said Harry earnestly

"Okay Harry, but promise me one thing"

"What?"

"You'll be true to Ginny, Don't take anything from her, unless your wanting to give her forever. Harry"

"Sir, I'd never take anything from Ginny she wasn't willing to give, and I want you to know that I love Ginny, and yes, my heart, will belong to her for forever, without the need for her to give me anything" Harry was slightly angered. How could Mr Weasley think such a thing " Hang on...Did I just ask for your permission to marry Ginny?"

Mr Weasley laughed "Harry you don't need to rush into anything, Ginny will wait for you, that the quality love offered from a Weasley" Harry smiled, all anger had gone "Trust me Harry, you'll know when that time come's, and both of you will know it's right" Harry felt Mr Weasley was talking on more than one page here. "I also wanted you to know that you have, Molly and mine's approval, when that said time come's."

"Thanks Mr Weasley" harry had a sudden image of a special night where he proposed to Ginny, But that time was still a far time away." After the war and then some". Thought Harry

"Brings a warm feeling, Right?"

Harry looked at Mr Weasley a dazed look clear on his face "Yeah it does, but I want you to know something, that is still a while away"

"Oh no, I know Harry I just want you to know that we approve of your relationship with our only daughter, and besides Harry only fate know's when the timing is."

Harry smiled "Thanks Mr Weasley, Do you mind if I tell Ron Hermione, and Ginny about you being, the secret Keeper and all?"

"Oh yeas, they can know, but Harry do you also know, that Grimmauld Place is no longer Headquarters?"

"I figured as much, when we went there, it looked as if no one other than Mooney, and Tonks has been there lately"

"Yes, hardly anyone shows up there anymore" said Mr Weasley sadly

A sudden thought occurred to Harry "Sir, since you know about the Horcruxes, Do you know how to destroy one?"

"No I'm afraid I don't, but I could check the ministry's library, if you want me to?"

"No, we better keep this between ourselves, for now"

"Why do you ask?"

Harry sat back down. "The real reason for our visit to Grimmauld Place, was we discovered who R. A. B. was"

"Yes, Dumbledore mentioned the note left in the fake locket"

"Hang on" Harry reached into his pocket and got out the golden trinket, opening it quickly. Mr Weasley rose and sat again beside him. "Professor Dumbledore" Harry hoped that Dumbledore would be able to hear him, with sudden relief Dumbledore walked into the portrait.

"Good early morning Harry, Arthur"

"Good Morning Professor"

"Is there something I might be able to help you with Harry?"

"Yeah, I checked out Grimmauld Place for the real locket and found it in Kreacher's cupboard, but I haven't tried to do anything with it yet, we got back pretty late"

"That's terrific new's Harry" said Mr Weasley

"Indeed" agreed Dumbledore

"Yeah, but we still don't know if it was properly destroyed or not, So how do you destroy a Horcrux sir?"

"Harry, you still need to find three more, they need to be destroyed all at once, and right before your fight with Voldemort"

"Why sir?" Harry was slightly confused

"I still don't know if Voldemort can feel it when you destroy one or not, I took a chance last year, but we can't afford that chance with you, Harry, until we know for sure let's keep caution"

"Um,...Okay"

Until next time Harry"

Harry said goodnight to Dumbledore before closing and replacing the trinket back into his pocket. He bid Mr Weasley a goodnight. A few minuets later as he lay in his bed in Ron's room, he felt his mind exploding with information, about the mission, But Harry fell asleep thinking of Ginny.

AN:

Yes, another AN, I try to keep these at the end, so you may read the story first. Please exscuse my writing, out of context words and misspellings. It's hard writing to try and please as many people as possiable, while filling my hopes for my story as well, as trying to get the words right where all differant country's might understand it. I would hope if you could spare a few, to write a review, I look forward to hearing from as many of you all as possiable! As far as Harry and Ginny, I think I've made me choice, but You will have to wait and read more when I update again, which will be in the next week!

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