A/N Thank you again to my beta Mia.
Throughout the last two years, Harry had fallen in love with Ginny and knew he wanted to spend the rest of his life with her, but he knew he could not propose to her. Harry was still famous and knew that if anyone found out he was engaged it would be all over the papers and the last thing Harry wanted was Draco learning about the engagement. But what literally seemed like the minute after Draco left the Ministry, Harry ran out to the nearest jewelers and picked out a gorgeous diamond ring offset by a ruby on one side and an emerald on the other.
Almost two weeks after picking up the ring, Harry confronted Arthur, who gave Harry his blessing as long as he promised to treat Ginny right and not leave her with a child, like the other man had. Harry agreed, saying he would treat Cassie like his own child, which he already did. The only thing left to do was propose to Ginny. Mrs. Weasley agreed to watch Cassie for the night and then bring her to Andromeda's house in the morning. He chose to propose to Ginny at the restaurant where they had their first date almost two years ago. He made sure the ring was in the box in his pocket and told Ginny to be ready at seven. They were still living in the same house where Ginny had come to him all those years ago looking for refuge. It was comforting, a small three bedroom house, just enough for their small family.
Harry and Ginny Apparated to the restaurant, where the waiter led them in immediately, ushering the couple to a secluded table. Harry arranged to be far away from people, lest others find out. He wanted to tell people in his own time and not let rumors circulate. Luckily, the papers had not caught on how serious he was with Ginny and she was only briefly shown in a few photos, but never mentioned by name. After dinner had been served and eaten, Harry spoke.
"Ginny, love, these past four years have been the most amazing years of my life with you by my side. I couldn't have thought of anyone more beautiful and kind to share them with. I will love you for eternity and would you do me the honor of marrying me?" Harry rose from his seat and knelt before Ginny, who had become speechless, thrusting the ring forward.
She pulled him up to kiss him and hug him, before replying, "Harry, I'd love to! Though I do have one concern." Harry was prepared for this and knew he would always be an issue.
"Draco."
"Yes, him. If he finds out, I don't know. We promised to stay out of each other's lives and you know our wedding will be all over the front page of the Daily Prophet." Ginny did not want to confront Draco, nor did she want to tell Cassie everything. Cassie was only five years old and Ginny deemed her still too young to handle the truth.
"You don't have to worry about Draco, love. He's moved with his mother and Orion to the French Riviera. And we don't have to have a large wedding, just an intimate one with our closest friends and family." Harry hated being in the spotlight and actually enjoyed the thought of having a small wedding after seeing the hassle when Ron and Hermione got married.
"Oh Harry! Yes, I'll marry you!" Ginny hugged Harry tightly and he smiled. He would now be the happiest man alive because he had gotten what he had always wanted: a loving family.
The next day was spent announcing their wedding to all of their closest friends and family, deciding that they would have the wedding in a month's time, since it was a small wedding. Andromeda congratulated Ginny, and told her she hoped for the best. Ginny was happy and excited that she would be able to share this joyous occasion with her loved ones. Of course, the two other members of the Trio were part of the wedding party; Hermione was Ginny's maid of honor and Ron was Harry's best man.
The ceremony was a traditional wizarding ceremony, held in the Weasley's backyard, with Professor Dumbledore residing. For simplicity, Cassie was still going to call Harry by his given name, but now Mummy would sleep in the same bedroom because they were married. Cassie was still only five and many ideas were a little hard to explain to a five-year-old. As per tradition, the bride and groom were left alone for two days, in order to get a head start on producing an heir. Wizarding traditions went further back than Muggle traditions, Harry noted, and the traditions stuck for longer as well.
A few months later, Ginny announced she was pregnant and Harry could not have been a prouder father. When Ginny discovered she would be having twins, Harry decided it was time to move out of their old home and into a much larger one so that all of the children would be able to have their own rooms, as well as a playroom. The new house suited the growing Potter family and six-year-old Cassie Weasley loved the idea of a new house. She was too young to remember her old house. The only drawback, to Cassie, was that she was no longer going to spend every day at Aunt Andromeda's house. Granted, it had not been the same since Orion left, but she still loved her aunt and uncle. Ginny had decided to quit her job after the birth of the twins.
When Ginny went into labor, Harry rushed to St. Mungo's with Cassie after informing Mrs. Weasley, who would then tell everyone else. Andromeda came to St. Mungo's to watch after Cassie. After a long labor, Ginny gave birth to two healthy babies, one little girl and one little boy. Ginny and Harry had discussed many names, but had not come up with a single name for their children.
"Harry, look at what we have done: two beautiful new lives." Ginny smiled as the twins rested in her arms.
At that moment the little boy opened his eyes, Harry knew he had to name him James. He looked identical to his father with a little tuft of black hair.
"What do you think of naming our son James?" Harry asked Ginny, knowing it was not just his son.
"I think it is a wonderful idea. Welcome to the world, James Percival Potter," Ginny said as she gazed at her precious son. "But what about our little daughter?" The little girl had inherited her mother's red hair and her father's green eyes, making her look like Lily Potter, but Harry knew it wouldn't be fair to name them both Lily and James Potter. At that moment, the little girl fell asleep, while her brother screamed. Harry gently rocked James in his arms, like he had done for Cassie many years ago, and that's when an idea popped into Ginny's head.
"Serena. I think we should name her Serena Lily Potter. She does look so much like your mother," Ginny said, reflecting on the choice of names.
"I love my little Serena already. Think it's time for Cassie to see her new brother and sister?" Harry asked.
"Let her in, along with my parents and Aunt Andromeda. They've all done so much for us over the years; they deserve to see the little ones." Cassie walked in and saw the little babies, staring at them for a long time before her Nana said it was okay to move closer. Arthur walked towards Harry, who was still rocking James, and peered at his new grandson.
"That's three grandsons and three granddaughters. And what are names of the little ones?"
"Well this is James Percival Potter and Ginny's holding Serena Lily Potter."
"Fitting names. Let's hope they live up to their namesakes," Arthur added, and Harry knew that he wished they had given James the name Arthur as a middle name, but Harry couldn't very well blurt out that Arthur had another grandson.
Throughout the day, everyone came to wish the new parents luck and that if there was anything at all that they could do, to let them know. Hermione, always the thoughtful one, asked Harry to let her know as soon as Ginny arrived home from the hospital so that she could come over and cook meals for the family, knowing how hectic it would be in those first few days. Andromeda offered to stay in the house with Ginny and Harry, to watch over Cassie. The house was huge and had more than enough room for Andromeda and Ted to spend a few nights. While the twins were young, they would be staying in the room attached to the master bedroom and then would be moved into their own rooms.
The Potter family adjusted to life quickly. After two weeks, Andromeda and Ted decided it was time to leave and Cassie did not want them to leave. While they were staying with the family, they would pay the most attention to Cassie so that Ginny and Harry could attend to James and Serena. With them gone, Harry decided to talk to Cassie and explain to her that Mummy would now have to watch over her little brother and sister. He added that she might be able to help with some things. Harry had also quit work to stay home and knowing that Ginny would have a hard time maintaining a large house, he also acquired a house elf just to clean and tidy up. As the twins grew older, Ginny knew they did not take after her twin brothers. They were peaceful and it was hard to tell who was in charge. Though whenever Cassie was in the room, the Draco in her came out and she took immediate charge, leading her little siblings around. She accepted her role as the older sister and enjoyed her life in the new Potter manor. Every so often Cassie would ask why her last name was Weasley and not Potter, but Ginny and Harry would just shrug it off. Even though she asked about that, Cassie never once asked why she was told to call Harry by his first name, while the twins called him Dad.
The life-altering moment came when Professor Dumbledore visited the family.
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