CHAPTER 22

I felt myself wake up, but I didn't want to open my eyes just yet. I felt for Harry and discovered he wasn't in the bed. I opened my eyes and found a note on his pillow. I picked it up and read it. It seemed to be a clue of some kind. I had always been really good at figuring stuff out so I immediately changed out of my pajamas and went to the Gryffindor common room, where it told me to go.

I looked around, but I didn't see Harry and the room was practically empty. I did see a bouquet of flowers though, with my name on them and I figured there was another note somewhere on them.

I followed that clue to the entrance hall, where I found Hermione and Ron leaving the Great Hall.

"Have you seen Harry?" I asked Hermione and she shook her head knowingly, "You wouldn't tel me if you had, would you?" I asked and she just smiled.

"Happy Birthday, it's over there," she said, pointing me in the direction to where my next clue was. I said thanks and went to pick up the box of chocolates and the third note.

The next place was the Oak tree by the lake that we usually sit next to. Under this I found a teddy bear and my fourth and final clue

I took the flowers, candy, teddy bear, the notes and myself back into the castle and to the seventh floor. I found a door to the Room of Requirement and opened it, clearly anticipating what I'd find.

I gasped and nearly dropped the stuff in my arms when I saw the inside of the room. It really looked like a romantic restraunt. There was a table set for two, with candles and silver domes that sat in front of each of our chairs. There was also a bottle of something, I couldn't tell what, I just know that it couldn't have been anything with alcohol. The rest of the room was dim, with almost no light at all, and I could see there were rose petals, in various colors, scattered everywhere.

Finally my gaze fell upon Harry who was pulling my chair out for me to sit down. I walked over and sat down and he pushed my chair in, then took his gifts for me and set them aside.

"Happy Birthday Amy," I said as I sat down on the couch with her after we had finished eating.

"You can stop saying it not, that's only like the 20th time you've said it," she teased, then she sighed and leaned into me and I could tell she was thinking and probably about to say something to me. "This has been my best birthday ever and it's because of you, not because of what you did, though that was all beyond words, it's because I get to spend it with you," she said, leaning her head back to look me in the eyes before I kissed her.

"I love you," I said when we had surfaced.

"I love you, too," she replied, but seemed to have different ideas than I about resurfacing as she pulled me back into a kiss. At some point I felt her fingers run through my hair. My hand had long since been at the nape of her neck and now I put my other arm around her waist and pulled her closer. We probably would have stayed on that couch for a long time had it not been for a knock on the door.

"Ignore it," I muttered and we tried, but the knock came again, more insistant that time. She pulled away and raised her voice telling the person, whoever it was, to only come in if the school was on fire.

"You know what, if the school is on fire just go away because someone will put it out," she said to the now opening door. It wasn't but a second before we saw Hermione's head of bushy brown hair.

"I'm sorry that I'm disturbing you, but you seemed to leave the two-way mirror in our dorm Amy and Isabella called on it. I wasn't going to bring it to you, but she says it's really urgent," she said, holding out the small mirror.

I sighed and shared a look with Harry before taking the mirror, "Alright Issa what is it?" I asked.

"Amy, I'm sorry to disturb you and Harry, I really am, but I really need you. I'd like to tell you in person, but you said whenever I needed a place to stay I could come stay with you. Could you come, please?" I wouldn't have gone, but she seemed so distressed I knew it had to have been something big or she wouldn't have asked. So I told her I'd be there soon and got up. Harry followed and Hermione left.

"What are we going to do?" I asked Harry, "I mean, how can we bring her here? We should talk to McGonagall a minute," I paused, "We can just hide her in this room..." I trailed off and he came up to me.

"Well, maybe we should go get her and deal with McGonagall later," he said and after a few seconds of pause I nodded. We walked out the door, only to find ourselves almost running into McGonagall.

"Do you mind if I have a word with you two?" she asked.

I thought about saying no, but this was McGonagall so I reluctantly nodded my head.

"Well then, in here shall we," she said motioning to the door we had just exited. We followed her inside and found, replacing our bed, three chairs. McGonagall took a seat, then Harry, but I was going to remain standing. McGonagall didn't seem like she was going to talk until I sat though, so I hesitantly took a seat, knowing if I didn't it would only waste valuable time.

"Well, I'll just get right to the point because I'm not sure how much time we have. Isabella's house has been attacked by Death Eaters," McGonagall said. I felt my jaw drop and I immediately moved to go get her, but Harry put a hand on my shoulder, restraining me.

"Don't worry," McGonagall continued, "no one was hurt. Her parents were gone and she was at Jake's. However, I think you should go get her and Jake and bring them here. They can stay in here and have everything they need. Just for a while, while her house is being rebuilt."

I nodded, unable to say anything and unsure of why I was here. Finally I was able to find my voice, "Can we go now?" I asked.

"Yes, you can, just try to bring her and maybe Jake undetected. I will tell the other teachers. They are out of school already, am I correct?"

I nodded, "For the summer."

McGonagall stood, "Okay, I guess we'll just have to find out if they can stay here undetected by any student. You can use the kitchens to feed them. I'm sure Holly would be happy to help. Feel free to ask for anything," she said and on that note she left.

Harry came over to me and pulled me into his arms, "It's okay, we'll go get them," he said reassuringly as he rubbed my back.

"How exactly am I supposed to go? I'm not allowed to use Apparate, not that we can on Hogwarts grounds. I can't even fly," I said into his shoulder as he continued to rub my back.

"Well, we could," he paused for a moment as he thought, "we could make a portkey," he suggested.

I looked up at him, "That's not a bad idea," I replied. He looked pleased and slightly suprised that I had agreed with him. "What are we gonna make it out of?" I asked.

"How about a watch. We can make it so that when we set it to a certain time we go to her house and then at a different time we come home," he said thoughtfully.

"You know what, that is a perfect idea. I'm so glad that you're that smart," I said kissing this nose before going to find a watch.

"Okay," I said, returning to him a moment later, with a watch in my hand, "Do you want me to do it or you?" I asked.

"I'll do it," he replied taking the watch. He mumbled a few incantations over it and finally looked back up at me, "When we set it to 12:00 it will go to Isabella's house and when we set it to six it will come here."

"Okay," I said as I got up. It was getting increasingly harder to get up though so he helped me. "You ready?" I asked.

"Yeah," he said putting his arm around my waist, "Let's go," he held the watch with one hand and I turned the dial to 12:00.

I felt the familar tug behind my navel and when I landed I almost wasn't able to keep my balance. "Are you okay?" Harry asked as I steadied myself.

I nodded, "I'm fine," I replied bracingly. Then I looked at Isabella's house, or what was left of it. I wasn't suprised that I saw nobody in the reminants so I went over to Jake's. Harry followed, silently and he draped his arm over my shoulders and I put my arm around his waist.

"Oh Amy," I heard Isabella's voice before I couldn't see anything as she enveloped me in a hug.

"Issa, I'm so so sorry. I saw it, it'll be okay," I comforted her as I hugged her back.

"What am I going to do Amy?"I heard her cry into my shoulder.

"You're going to come with me and Jake and Harry to Hogwarts for a few weeks while your house gets rebuilt or until I get out of school, whichever comes first."

At this she looked up, "We're coming to Hogwarts?" she asked, her eyebrows raised.

"Yes, it's already been cleared by McGonagall. In fact McGonagall told us to do it. Do both of you have stuff packed?" I replied.

"Well, Jake doesn't, but we can pack for him now," Isabella answered, letting go of me and going to Jake, who was already headed up the stairs to his bedroom.

I sat on the couch with Harry, but it wasn't long before were interrupted by Brian, Jake's younger brother. He stopped dead as the front door closed behind him.

I knew I had to make the first move, so I got up, once again with the aide of Harry, and walked over to him, "Oh my gosh Bri, its been forever. How have you been?" I asked as I hugged him.

He returned the hug, "Fine, I suppose Amy, but I could tell you've been busy."

I rolled my eyes as I sat next to Harry, "You know the only thing stopping me from kicking you right now is my stomach," I laughed.

"Where's my brother?" he asked, taking a seat on the chair opposite of the couch.

"Upstairs with Issa," he rolled his eyes, "packing," I finished. He raised his eyebrows and I explained further, "They are staying with me for a while while Issa's house gets rebuilt."

"You mean you're taking my brother?" he asked.

I laughed again then mentally kicked myself when I remembered that I hadn't introduced Brian to my husband yet, "I'm so stupid, Harry, this is Brian, Jake's younger brother. Bri, this is Harry, my husband," I said, pride filling my voice.

From the moment he walked in I could tell that he and Amy had once been an item. Whether or not he still liked her I wasn't sure. Then I was brought out of my thoughts when I heard her say my name.

"...Harry, this is Brian, Jake's younger brother. Bri, this is Harry, my husband," she said and I decided to get up and shake his hand, only because of the pride I heard in her voice.

Any doubt at all that I had about him not liking my wife went out the window with the handshake. I felt the feeling leave my hand and decided it was time to sit down. I had thought about smiling, but his forced smile made me decide against it.

"So, Bri, you're starting your junior year next year aren't you?" Amy asked once I had sat back down.

He nodded, grinning, "Yup, my that'll be the last year I have to deal with Jake at school. He's annoying," he laughed and it wasn't long before Amy joined in.

I raised my eyebrows and Amy's laughter died down, 'Junior year is the Muggle's third year of school. They only have four though,' she responded to my bewilderment.

I was going to reply, but I heard Isabella and Jake come down the stairs and sounds that only meant that they had put the bags down by the door. The next second they had appeared in the doorway to the sitting room.

"Are you ready to go?" I asked them. They nodded in unision and I got up before helping Amy up myself. Brian got up as well.

"Well, Amy, I'll see you soon," he said hugging her.

"Yeah, of course," she said as she hugged him back and I tried not to be jealous. Then he kind of clapped his brother on the shoulder and Isabella hugged him before he went upstairs.

"So, how are we going?" Jake asked after we heard Brian's bedroom door shut.

I sent their bags over before Amy replied. "Portkey," she said as I took the watch out of my pocket, "touch the watch," she said and when everyone was touching the watch I set it to 6:00. I felt the familar tug behind my navel and it wasn't long before I was struggling to keep Amy on her feet. Both Jake and Isaballa had fallen.

Jake got up and pulled Isabella to her feet, "I'm never doing that again," she said in a disgruntled voice. Amy just laughed and I decided to call Holly.

When Holly appeared with a pop Isabella and Jake looked at her in shock. Amy decided to tell them about house elves.

"Excuse me sir, I is needed in the kitchens, sir, what is you needing me for?" Holly asked when Amy finished her explanation.

"Well," I replied before anyone could open their mouth, "Jake and Isabella here," I gestured to them, "are going to need to eat for the next couple weeks. They will be staying in this room and they can't go into the Great Hall and I was wondering if you could bring them food when they need it."

"Yes, sir, I can be doing that sir," she turned to Isabella and Jake, "All you need to do it say my name when you is being hungry sir and miss," she said to them.

"Are you serious?" Isabella asked, wide-eyed.

"Yes miss, now if you don't mind I is being needed in the kitchens." When nodoby said anything she disappeared with a pop.

"Hey, babe is something bothering you?" I asked as we sat down in the Great Hall about an hour later.

He looked at me in shock. I could tell he was having internal debate, partly from the look on his face and partly because I could hear some of it. When I heard Brian's name from his mind I had to stop him, "Babe, you're not jealous of Bri are you?" I asked him laughing. The look on his face told me I had to stop, "You are, aren't you?"

"Answer this question first: did you ever date him?" Harry completely avoided my question, but that only told me that he was jealous.

"Harry, I love you. How many times do I have to tell you that I'm never going to want to be with someone else when I'm with you. Let's stop talking about this now, we're attracting stares," I said, looking around, realizing that I had raised my voice a bit too much.

"Okay fine," he said and we finished eating without another word.

We walked to the seventh floor, but I didn't stop at the Room of Requirement. I walked by and I heard him stop for a moment then he continued following me. I found what I knew to be a storage shed. I opened the door and waited for him to walk in the room before I followed him in.

"Well," Harry looked at me expectantly after I had put a silencing charm on the room.

"How many times do I have to prove that I love you matter what and nobody is going to change that," I said stepping closer to him.

"I know you love me, but I'm not sure I trust Brian," he replied.

"Bri is just a friend now, nothing more. I love you, I'm never ever going to leave you," I said, closing that gap that was in between us.

I leaned in to kiss him, but he interrupted me, "What do you mean now? There was something going on between you guys before?"

I knew I had walked myself into a wall, "Well," I hesitated and he raised his eyebrows, "ummm, yeah," I decided honesty was the best way to go, "Bri and I were an item for a while, but it was ended long before our seventh year."

"I understand that, but can't you tell that he still likes you?" he retorted.

"He does not, we're just friends. That is all; just friends," I protested.

"That's what you think. You weren't watching him. I could tell he still likes you. He was jealous when you told him I was your husband," he continued.

"No he didn't. You just think he got jealous," I replied.

"Babe, a guy can tell when another guy is into their woman," he threw his arms into the air.

"Okay, even though I'm not sure its true, I'll give you the benifit of the doubt. Let's say Bri is jealous of you because he still likes me," I said, pulling his arms down and putting them around my waist. "Nothing is gonna happen between me and Bri because I love you. I don't want any other guy babe, just you. Why can't you just believe that?" I asked, looking into his eyes.

He held my gaze for a while, but he was the first to look away so I laced my fingers through his hair at the nape of his neck and pulled him in for a kiss.

A little while and many kisses later I realized we had to stop and pulled away, but realized that I just didn't want to let him go. "Babe, we have to go back to the Room of Requirement. We can't stay in this storage closet all night," I said, breathless from his kisses.

"Can't we? Jake and Isabella are in the Room of Requirement. I don't wanna go back. We can conjure a bed and go back in the morning. Please," he pleaded before returning his lips to my neck.

"Fine, whatever, we can sleep in a storage room, I guess," I replied before moving his head up so I could kiss his lips.

He took out his wand an conjured up a bed without his lips leaving mine. I pushed him onto it before laying down next to him.

Authors note: I'm sorry it took so long for me to post this chapter. I had alot to go through in my life and I just didn't have the time to work on it. I'll try to get the next chapter up faster. Review please, your reviews help me so much. Thanks for reading.

Oh yeah, I don't think Ive done this yet, all this stuff here that you recognise is J. K. Rowlings, not mine, sadly.