Back at Grimmauld Place

The following days were very busy. The funerals of Fred, Lupin, Tonks, Colin Creevey, and all the others that had died took place two days after Voldemort's defeat. The funerals weren't equal to the one Dumbledore had but Harry wasn't surprised to see the same, priest, he assumed, that was present at Dumbledore's funeral and at the wedding. Harry didn't even have time to talk to Ginny, now that they were back together. He found her on one occasion sitting under a tree by the lake, and Harry remembered that it was under a tree where he and Ginny had shared a beautiful day together one year ago. He walked over to where she was and sat by her putting his hand into hers and giving her a small kiss on the lips.

"Hi, Harry!" she said.

"Hi Ginny, are you feeling any better?", Harry remembered seeing her crying in the common room right after the funeral.

"I guess I'll just have to get used to the fact that I'll never see him again. At least we've still got George. But I reckon he won't be as funny without him though." she said resentfully.

Harry knew she was talking about Fred and saw a tear fall from her eyes again. At this Harry put an arm around her shoulders, just like Ron had done back at the Burrow when Hermione had cried. She put her head on his shoulder and closed her eyes.

"I know how you feel Ginny. I felt the same when Sirius died." at this Harry felt a pang of guilt, he still thought that it was partly his fault that Fred had died. But he remembered what Mrs. Weasley had told him and what all the other Weasley had repeated to him after the funeral. Fred died fighting; he died like a hero, and like all the others that had died. But all Harry wanted at the moment was to forget about everything and start new.

"Harry, mom wanted me to ask you something. We are going back to the Burrow tonight and we were wondering if you are coming with us. Hermione is, but she is leaving in a week to Australia to return her parents." Harry looked into her eyes and smiled at her.

"No, I want to go back to Grimmauld Place. After all, it is my house now, and with Kreacher being so nice it almost feels like a home. But I will be coming to the Burrow to visit you and you can feel free to come to Grimmauld place whenever you like." he answered.

They sat there for what felt like hours until it was getting dark and they heard Mrs. Weasley shouting for Ginny.

"Ginny, Ginny, where are you? Hurry up we're leaving in an hour."

They both stood up and walked back to the castle holding hands. They arrived in the common room where only a few people were sitting on the chairs. Most of the students had left right after the funerals with their families. Only the Weasleys and Neville were still there. Ron and Hermione were sitting in an armchair by the fire, Hermione in Ron's lap and Ron's hands around her waist. Harry assumed that after their glorious kiss they were now together. Harry saw Mrs. Weasley hurrying over to him.

"Harry, get ready, we are leaving in less than an hour." she said and then addressed Ron and Hermione who was kissing a very enthusiastic Ron on the lips "Oh, come off it you two, you'll have time for that later. Go get ready, we're leaving soon." and she left saying something that sounded awfully like "teenagers". Hermione stood up blushing, and left for the girls' dormitories.

Harry waited for Mrs. Weasley to come back to tell her that he will be returning to Grimmauld place and not the Burrow but he saw Ginny already talking to her about it.

"Harry, what do you mean you're not coming with us?" she asked angrily.

"I'm sorry Mrs. Weasley but I will be coming to the Burrow in a few days. I'm leaving tonight as well, right after dinner." he answered. The truth was that he wanted to get away from everybody for a while but he didn't tell Mrs. Weasley this afraid that he would hurt her feelings.

"Very well" she said, "you're not my son, you're of age, therefore you can do whatever you like. But don't you think that I'm happy about this, because I'm not. You will be coming to the Burrow in two days from now whether you like it or not. I'm not letting you stay alone in that house with that awful house elf."

"Yes, I'll be at the Burrow in two days, and don't worry about Kreacher, he's changed. You wouldn't believe it if you saw him, he's cleaning and cooking and even bowing to Hermione." he said quickly.

"All right, all right! But I want you at the Burrow two days from now, and if you don't come I'm coming after you and dragging you there myself if I need to." she responded.

"You won't need to do that Mrs. Weasley, I'll be there."

"You better!" and she marched off looking very offended.

The Weasley's were ready to leave and Harry was hand in hand with Ginny in front of the school gates, or what was left of them.

"Take care of yourself Ginny. And I'll see you soon" he said and he kissed her tenderly.

"I will, and you do the same. Bye Harry, I love you!" and she kissed him again.

"Bye, I love you too Ginny!" and he walked over to where Ron and Hermione were sitting apparently talking.

"You better show up mate, or mum will march off to Grimmauld Place and drag you to the Burrow!" Ron said smiling.

"Oh, shut up Ron. You'll be careful won't you Harry? And please come to the Burrow soon, we all want you there." Hermione said and gave Harry a hug. Ron looked very offended.

"OI! First my sister now my….well, take care!" said Ron both angry and a little embarrassed and both Harry and Hermione laughed.

"Bye Harry!" they all said and waved back at him.

"Bye, see you soon!" and he saw them disappear into Hogsmeade from where they would be Apparating. Ginny Aparating with Mrs. Weasley, not having taken her Apparation test yet.

When the Weasley's were gone Harry returned back to the caslte to eat dinner and left soon after eating. Like the Weasley's, he walked into Hogsmeade and Apparated in front of Number 11 and Number 13 Grimmauld Place. With no Voldemort after him anymore, Harry didn't need to Apparate on the doorstep anymore. He saw how Number 11 and Number 13 were being pushed aside and he was now staring at Number 12 Grimmauld Place. He walked to the door which was opened by no other that Kreacher. Harry was not surprised to see that the jinxes put there by Moody had been destroyed probably by Death Eaters.

"Master has returned. Oh, Master defeated He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named. Master is Kreacher's hero!" said a very enthusiast Kreacher and gave him a low bow.

"Thank you Kreacher!" said Harry

"Is Master hungry, Kreacher will cook something for Master!"

"No Kreacher, it's ok, I just ate. Right now I was to go get a good night sleep because I haven't gotten one in a long time."

"Kreacher has already cleaned Master Sirius's room for Master Harry. Master can go sleep in there."

"Yes, Kreacher thank you, and you deserve some rest too." said Harry

"Oh, thank you very much Master. Master is very kind to Kreacher. Yes, Kreacher will rest." and he left after giving Harry another low bow.

A/N:Thanks to all of you who have read my story, but please review. I have only gotten one review so far. I won't be able to update for a few days because I'm going on vacation, but I'll update as soon as I come back.