Chapter three
'Oh my, he looks like Hermione, how is this possible?' Jean Granger asks.
'In our world Jean we have this potion called polyjuice potion. You add a bit of hair from someone and when you drink you literally become that person. Harry has been able to do it without the potion,' Arthur said, 'That is impossible Harry, I know some people that has been trying to work that out for years, no one ever has.'
'I was trying to hide from people who recognised me,' Harry said but in Hermione's voice, 'I have to try this,' Harry smirks down at Hermione, 'Blast, blimey, bollocks, shit, merlins pants, shagging.'
'Oh Harry, those words are something I never thought I'd ever hear come out of Hermione's mouth,' Ron laughed.
'Okay, this is all very amusing, but can you please change back now Harry?'
'Oh, I have to look Hermione, you checked out my parts, it's only fair I check out yours.'
'You do and I'll hex you Potter.' Hermione scowled to everyone's laughter.
Harry laughed loudly, then slowly moved his hand back over his body changing back into himself.
'I wouldn't do that to you Hermione, plus you're a girl, not something I want to see.'
'Change into me and see or feel what you might be getting later,' Charlie said still gazing at Harry.
'Why do that when I can see the real you very soon Charlie.'
'Yes please,' Charlie groaned, his siblings all laughing at his face.
'So virtual sex, can you make someone believe other things?' George asked.
'Any fantasy really, I just figured Charlie would like the sex one. Let's say Percy fancies himself as minister for magic, I could make him really see and feel it.'
'Hey, that's my job, not Percy's,' came the deep voice of Kingsley Shacklebolt.
Harry stood and gave a bow, 'Minister,' he smirked then he was being hugged, 'It's good to see you Kingsley.'
'It's good to see you too Harry. But look at you, definitely not the boy I used to guard.'
'Oh he's long gone, hey Ernie, Cho, so the minister's auror guards,' Harry hugged his two old friends.
'Yep, we protect the big man.' Ernie grinned.
'It's hard to believe it's you Harry, you never looked this good when we dated,' Cho smiled.
'He never looked that good when we dated either Cho, but Harry's gay, that's probably why.' Ginny smirked.
'Hey Harry, why don't you show Kingsley your new charm,' Fred said making everyone laughed.
'Oh, not a bad idea and I think Kingsley would get a kick out of it.'
'New charm, what new charm?'
'Something I came up with a year ago, I just did Charlie and George. Hey George, you never told me who it was, was it Angelina?'
'Naturally.'
'So how about it Kingsley, let me try something on you, you'll be safe and it's harmless, but you'll enjoy it?'
'It's good Kingsley, really good,' Charlie groaned again.
'I'm not sure especially looking at Charlie, what did you do to him?'
'His in lust with Harry,' Bill said.
'Come on Kingsley, it won't hurt you. You do trust me don't you?'
'Of course I do even with my life, alright, what do I have to do?'
'Nothing, just stand there and think about your, um, wife, partner, girlfriend, what do you have?'
'Partner and why do you ask?'
'We never spoke about anything personal, so wasn't sure. Okay, think about your partner, you don't have to but you probably will unless you have a fantasy about someone else. Now close your eyes and no talking.'
'We're here minister, so whatever Harry's going to do, we'll watch your back,' Ernie said.
'Alright Harry,' Kingsley smiled then closed his eyes and within seconds he groaned loudly.
Cho went to speak but Hermione and Ron put their hands up to tell her wait. Everyone just kept watching Kingsley as his breathing ended up like Charlie's, spiked and laboured. Then Harry slowly took his hands away and stepped back.
Kingsley slowly opened his eyes, 'Oh fuck.'
Harry laughed, 'Exactly, it was your partner, right?'
'Yes, don't be a smart arse Harry. How in the name of merlin did you do that, it was so real?'
'I have no idea how I was able to do it, but it's fun.'
'So you got to have virtual sex with your partner. Charlie was having sex with Harry, George with Angelina.'
'It's been very amusing Kingsley. Normally I don't like talk about sex, but since this is not real, and I've missed Harry, I didn't mind,' Molly said.
'You are one powerful wizard Mr. Potter, that requires a lot of power to do something like that. You're not only making us feel everything, but our minds actually believe it, all of it.'
'Yeah, it does, so you will feel everything, including an orgasm, it's fun though. But is this a coincidence that you're here the same day I return?'
'Still being a smart arse, no, Ron let me know you'd be here today. I need to work something out now you're back.'
Harry groaned, 'Oh shit, what?'
'Just sit down and listen Potter. But it's not just about you, it's about everyone, including people like your parents and Sirius.'
'Sirius,' Harry said softly as he sat down and everyone noticed Harry's face change instantly, from happy and excited, to full of emotion and vulnerable. Hermione took Harry's hand in hers, giving a squeeze. Kingsley sat beside him, his hand on Harry's shoulder.
'Yes, Sirius, everyone that fought him or lost their lives because of him are being honoured with awards, but as you are the one that killed him, we couldn't do it without you present. So everyone here will have an award given to them, people like you will receive your parent's awards and Sirius awards. Teddy will get his father's and mother's awards, Andromeda will receive Ted's award. I spoke with Aberforth about his brother, he doesn't want it and only because he feels since they never liked each other it should not go to him. Minerva, Aberforth and I spoke, so you will be receiving Albus' awards as well. He cared deeply for you and you two became very close. So I need to set this up so I can finally hand this awards out. I know you don't like the attention when it comes to Voldemort, but he has gone down in history as the worst dark wizard of all time, and you stopped him.'
'With a lot of help, Hermione and Ron most of all,' Harry sighs but gazed at his two best friends, 'Did you know he would ask?'
'I did Harry, that's why Kingsley kept asking me to tell him when you were going to return. He is right, you and yes all of us finished the war, these awards are what the people want. Some that were too scared to fight against him and his death eaters all believe we deserve them. I'm like you, awards don't concern me, but it's for the people Harry, a way of thanking us and thanking the people that died for their sacrifice. It started so long ago, you know that more than most, having him murder your parents. So what do you say, let Kingsley organise this so all of us can finally put him and those memories to rest?' Ron said as everyone stared at Harry's face, he looks so vulnerable, nothing like he has been over the last couple of hours. It was like looking at two different men, one self assured, confident, amusing, the other so unsure of himself, no confidence at all and very sad.
Harry sat listening to Kingsley, he explained where the ceremony was going to be held, when and how it will go. As Harry listened he knew one thing, he wasn't going to just turn up like everyone else. So he explained that to Kingsley and said stubbornly that if they don't agree, then he wasn't going to be there. Kingsley and everyone else realised Harry was serious, but a few around the table also realised why Harry felt compelled to want this. He wanted to be back as he was earlier, confident and not show one bit of his vulnerability. So finally Kingsley agreed and said he would work it out with Minerva.
After Kingsley and his auror guards left, Harry, Hermione and Ron talked about the wedding. They explained to Harry how everything was going to be and what was expected of him, which was just be best man and do a small speech at the reception. Ginny was going to be the bridesmaid, so her and Harry knew they would have to walk together, dance together and spend time together which now they were just good friends they could do.
'Well I might head out, I'll be back tomorrow if you need me Hermione. I'll be staying at my apartment in London.'
'Why say Hermione and not me mate?'
'Because I know all this is mainly done by Hermione, just like when we were in school Ron. We left a lot of things to Hermione to do, especially research.'
'He knows you well Ron,' Hermione smiled.
'I should, we spent all our time together.'
'Hey, what about us?' Charlie said as he stood up.
'If you want to ride on the back of my bike, then come on big man. I wouldn't mind seeing that naked body of yours.'
'Oh, Charlie's going to have a ride, that's not fair,' Ginny pouted.
'In more ways than one,' Harry smirked at Charlie making everyone but the Grangers laugh again, 'How about I give you a quick spin around the yard Ginny, you always loved to fly fast, you'll love the bike.'
'I'm in,' Ginny sprang to her feet again to much laughter from everyone. They all watched as Harry put his jacket and gloves on then they followed him outside to his bike. After taking the alarm off, he handed the helmet to Charlie, then swung his leg over, kicked the stand back before looking at Ginny.
'Come on red, hop on,' Harry called then laughed as Ginny ran towards him and jumped on the bike.
'You're seriously letting Ginny get on that thing with him?' Herbert asked.
'Yes, we trust Harry, he wouldn't let Ginny get hurt. Harry actually saved her life when she was only eleven, almost dying to do it, so we know our daughter is in safe hands with Harry,' Arthur said.
'Try not to panic Mrs. Weasley, she's safe,' Harry kicked his engine into life, then yelled, 'Hold on tight Ginny.'
'I'm not letting go Harry, so come on, let's go,' Ginny yelled back then squealed as Harry had them going around in very fast circles before he straightened and took off down towards the orchard.
Everyone standing watching could hear Ginny's squeals of delight as they disappeared. Even with how loud the motorbike was, they could still hear Ginny.
'He's not what I expected Hermione, I thought he'd be more like you, that seemed to be the way you described him,' Jean said softly.
Hermione realised her parents didn't approve of Harry, 'Harry's one of a kind, but he is one of the best people you could ever know. He's caring and loving, the best friend you could ask for. He would risk his life in a heartbeat to help anyone, especially the ones he cares about and he wouldn't care if he got hurt or even if there was a chance he could die. I know what you're both thinking, he's all in black leather, on a big motorbike, long hair, you think he's a biker and probably into drugs and drink. None of that is Harry, the bike and hair is, but Harry just wanted everyone to see him differently. I've told you about his names, the staring, how he's thought of by the magical world, this is Harry's way of showing his individuality, that he's not just the boy who lived or the saviour, he's Harry James Potter, a normal young man trying to have a normal life. That's all he ever wanted, not the attention, not the fame, he wanted to be him and be normal, he's getting that now. But he also wants to disassociate himself with the way he is perceived by everyone, this is also his way of showing everyone he's own personality,' Hermione smiled then glanced back towards the orchard as they heard the bike returning.
Ginny laughed as she climbed off the bike, then kissed Harry's cheek, 'Thanks Harry, that was amazing.'
'Anytime Ginny, so Charlie, do you still want to ride or have you changed your mind?' Harry climbed off the bike, opened the seat and pulled out another helmet, holding it towards Charlie.
'No chance of that Potter,' Charlie handed Harry his helmet then took the other one, placing it on his head, then climbed onto the back of the bike behind Harry, 'And I get to hold you,' he slips his hands down to Harry's groin.
'Charlie, let him concentrate on the bike not where your hands are,' Arthur called.
Charlie slowly moved his hands up, 'Better Charlie, if you kept doing that I'd probably crash us into another car. I'll see you all tomorrow,' Harry waved.
'You might, I might tie him to the bed and not release him,' Charlie called to laughter from his siblings again.
Harry spun the back wheel around then shot off down the long drive of the Burrow.
'He is definitely not the small boy I helped raise, is he Arthur?'
'No, he's showing a bit of his father now. Before it was all serious, he could never just relax and have fun, now he is.'
'Exactly dad, Harry was always tense, always on edge, so he could never enjoy himself. He did let go a little when he played quidditch, but even then he was always cautious, wondering what might happen next and when.' Ron said.
'I suppose always having a death threat hanging over his head would make anyone do that. You know, sometimes I wonder how Harry never ended up cracking up with what he had to put up with especially for someone so young,' Bill said.
'A lot of that comes down to all of us, but mainly Ron and Hermione. They stuck by him no matter the danger, which gave Harry everything he needed to keep himself together. But you're right Bill, if Harry didn't have Ron and Hermione, I think he would have ended up in the mind damaged ward at St Mungo's. Well let's get in, we've still got a lot to discuss,' Arthur smiled then followed his family and the Grangers back into the house. Arthur could see that the Grangers did not approve of Harry, but they don't know him or know what he has been through. Maybe now they were going to be joined with his family, they will finally hear everything about Harry Potter.
