Angel on Campus

by keeperoliver

They had turned their backs on Harry, in the time of his greatest need, so he left the wizarding world, to become a stranger, in a strange environment. M for language and sexual situations in later chapters. It all belongs to JKR.

10. Chapter 10

Angel on Campus Keeperoliver Chapter 10

It was the start of a new work week, and Ginny was glad for it to start, and to get her mind off this horrible weekend. She just knew she had lost her best friend to her ex boyfriend. She didn't know how it happened, but, it must have occurred after she left the kitchen. She only saw Harry briefly, after coming to get the kids. The way he blew off her attempt to go with them to Diagon Alley, was abrupt and to her, cruel. As if he didn't want her there.

And then when she got inside, and saw how happy Hermione was, she just put two and two together. Harry had made up with Hermione, and quite possibly more. Perhaps even asking her out.

She decided to go in early, not even stopping to check to see if Hermione was there and ready. She had no intention of talking to her best friend that morning, or any time soon.

She arrived to the Ministry, and went through the security check in point, and saw that Hermione had not yet arrived. She went to the elevators, and took it to the lowest level, where their work station was.

Being an hour early, Ginny went to the schedule to see what they had planned for her, and was glad to see she would be working alone today. She snickered when she found out it was a follow up on the Angel story, and the sudden disappearance of the guardian. He had not been heard from in over three days. It was easy for her to answer, if she were to tell the truth. But, as angry as she was with Harry right now, she would never do that to him. She decided to go out for a while, and fabricate a story of why he was so quiet, lately. She checked to see if there were any disturbances in the Cambridge area, and was pleased to see there were none. Her fabrication would now sound acceptable.

Hermione floated out of her room, and to Ginny's, to tell her the good news. She was disappointed when she found her room empty, and her bed made. She then went down stairs and found the kitchen the same way. She must be really upset over Harry. It may not be the best time to tell her of George's sudden liking of herself. Being as emotional as Ginny was, she may feel that Hermione was deserting her. This was going to be a rough day.

Hermione ate a small breakfast, and cleaned up her mess. She then went and brushed her teeth, combed her hair, and got her work clothes on.

She then followed Ginny's path, and went to work. She saw that Ginny had checked in an hour early, and had checked back out. That was strange, usually she went and had a cup of tea, before she went out for an assignment. They had been working on lone assignments, lately, and had very little time to talk together, except for their morning tea.

She made her way to her work station, and put her things up, and then left to see her schedule. She was to check some black items that were brought in over the weekend, for any dark magic that may cause injury if handled incorrectly. She saw that Ginny was to follow up on Harry, as the Angel. That didn't bode well.

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Harry finished his shift at work, and went to the administrators office. He sat and talked to Richard Smith, the Administrator, "Richard, I came in to turn in my resignation. I recently learned that I have two young cousins, that are orphaned, and need my care. I can't work, and take care of these two, and I can't give them up."

"Harry, isn't there another way to do this, and not give up your job. I know personally, I don't want to see you go, and I know there will be many disappointed students, Professors and residents that will not want to see you go. They look forward to your creations. You are a very hard person to replace. How do you replace a god?" Richard snickered.

Harry lightly laughed at his joke. "Well, I can see your point, but, I don't know of any other way. My family comes first, always. I will have to move, as my place is too small for the two. If you can find a way to help care for my cousins, and a new place to live, I might reconsider, but, other wise, consider this my two week notice."

"Don't go anywhere just yet, I may have a solution." And Richard walked out. He came back a minute later, with a folder in his hand. When opened, it showed a beautiful home, that was on campus grounds. It had belonged to the Dean that retired a year ago. He left the home to the school, and no one wished to live in it. The school had been thinking about selling it, but, because it was on school grounds, they thought better of it.

Richard took Harry to the home, and Harry fell in love with it. It was a large home, with five bedrooms, three and a half baths, a basement, a two car garage, a huge fenced in back yard, with a tree, and a tree house. Harry loved it, but, knew if he took it, he would be contracted to stay. However, he loved his job, and really wouldn't mind staying. Harry looked over to Richard, "How much will it cost me to live here Richard?"

Richard looked hard at Harry, "Quite expensive Harry, Probably more than you can afford, The ex Dean left a specific price. He would not take anything less than 1 pound a month."

Harry looked downhearted, until he realized what Richard had said. "That is a bit steep, but if I manage my money right, I may be able to afford it. What about the utilities. What do they run a month?"

"Well, there the school can help. Being on school property, the utilities are a part of the bill, so we take care of it."

"So what would it take to get into it?"

"Well, it is just a simple matter of you taking the keys. Now, as for your cousins, there are students that are trying to work there way through college, by taking odd jobs. Babysitting being the most popular. I'm afraid you would have to foot that bill. But, on that same note, Your name was sent to the review board for an increase in pay. They denied the increase, and opted instead to give you a new title. You have become the official God of Sugar, Flour, and spice. Instead of an hourly rate, you now have a guaranteed salary. Harry, the college does not want to lose you. You are the most respected person on staff. The most loved person on staff. I can guarantee you, that once you post on the bulletin board that you need a babysitter, you will get over a hundred responses.

Harry took the house, and with the use of the school soccer team, got his things moved by the evening. He thanked them with promise cards for which ever treat they asked for Harry to make one time for up to twenty people.

James and Lillian fell in love with the house, and were shocked when they found out they had their own bedroom. Each of them being twice as big as the one they shared in Harry's apartment. Richard had understated the numbers to Harry's response. The college had an enrollment of over fourteen thousand students. Harry had received twelve thousand replies. He needed help trying to sort through the replies. two days later, he had narrowed it down to one hundred and fifty. By Friday, he had found the right ones. Yes, he needed three different girls, to fit his schedule. they all had the evening classes, but they also had other jobs. Their names were Mandy, Sophie, and Loretta. They fell in love with the kids, and the feelings were reciprocated. Loretta worked Monday and Tuesday, Mandy worked Wednesday, and Sophie worked Thursday and Friday. They would receive twenty five pounds a day, and would start Monday.

Now, Harry had his biggest challenge of the week. Trying to figure out a way to talk to Ginny, and explain to her there was nothing going on between him and Hermione.

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It had been a long week for Hermione. Trying as hard as she could, she never got the chance to talk to her best friend. Ginny had been avoiding her all week, Whenever she got the chance to talk, Ginny left before she got a chance to speak a word. She wondered what was going on, and what caused Ginny to want to avoid her. When they were done for the day, Ginny would go right to her room, and lock herself in, receiving her meals there. Hermione cried herself to sleep for three days in a row. She was losing her friendship, and didn't know why. She thought Maybe Ginny found out about her relationship with George, but, why would that cause her to ignore her.

Hermione and George had plans for the weekend, and would be gone. On Friday she tried everything she could to get Ginny to talk to her. After work, Hermione cornered Ginny in the front hallway. "Ginny, why are you ignoring me? What I have I done to cause this? Do you know of my relationship?"

Ginny looked up, with a terrible look on her face. She snarled back, "Yes you bitch. You couldn't even talk to me about it. You go behind my back and do this. I thought you cared about me. I didn't know you were capable of back stabbing me."

"Ginny, we made it quite clear, that what we had done, was to get over our frustrations, and through some hard times. I love you Ginny, but, I'm not in love with you. I told you, if anyone were to come forward, and show interest in dating me, I would take it. You were fine with that, but, now, all of a sudden you have problems with me dating. Why?"

"Because you never told me about it. Because you did it behind my back, and because you did it in my own home. Is nothing sacred with your betrayal?"

"Betrayal, what betrayal. I never betrayed you. Yes, I did not tell you, but you never gave me the chance to. You've been avoiding me all week, locking your self in your room, and ignoring me, when I get you alone. This is the first chance I have to talk to you since Sunday. If mine and George's relationship bothers you so much, why didn't you say so?"

"Because I loved him before you, and you go and grab him behind my...Who did you say?"

Hermione laughed for the first time all week, "George. He asked me out Sunday, and I accepted."

"Oh fuck Hermione, I screwed up again. After seeing you so happy Sunday, I went to Luna's, and told her what I thought happened?"

"Well, what is it you thought happened?"

"Listen, perhaps I should start at the beginning. I had been watching Harry interact with my family, showing how much he loved them. Do you remember when I hugged Harry, before we left for the Burrow. He was limp in my arms, as if he didn't really care. Then when he hugged George and Percy, you could see the love. Then there was mom, dad, Bill, Fleur, Victoire, and Dominique. Even Ron, when he showed up. I was so upset, I had to get out of the house, before I broke down in front of every one. It was a little while later, Harry came out and took the kids, saying they were going to Diagon Alley. I asked if I could go, and he said no, because it would be too boring for me, sitting all alone. I told him it was fine. Then, when I went back inside, and saw you so Happy, I thought you and Harry had made up, and possibly even hooked up. I left, and went to Luna's house, and told her my opinion of the story. She questioned me about why Harry would apologize to Hermione, and not me. I just told her, because I caused him so much pain. She must have told Harry, because I didn't hear from him all week. I even sent an owl to his address, and it came back unanswered. He must think of me as such a fool."

"Did you talk to Bill about it later?"

"Why should I. What has Bill got to do with it?"

"Ginny, Bill was the one to get Harry go to Gringotts."

"Gringotts, I thought they were just going to Diagon Alley. Why did Harry have to go to Gringotts?"

"About his wills. Harry got one from Dumbledore, His mom and dad, and Sirius. I didn't get to talk to Bill when he came back, but, he came back alone. Something might have happened, that caused Harry some pain, like a personal letter from his mother, father, or Sirius, or maybe all three. Listen, I have a date this weekend with George, but, I'm free this evening, why don't pop over to Harry's, and find out what's going on?"

"Thanks Hermione, and I'm sorry for saying those things earlier. I was so upset, that I wasn't really thinking right. Let's go get dressed, and see what I can do, to try and straighten this mess out."

They got dressed, and popped to the alley beside Harry's apartment complex. When they knocked on his door, they got no answer from his door, but, the people across the hall peeked their heads out. "If your looking for Harry, I'm afraid he moved out Monday."

"Thank you. Do you know where he moved to?" Hermione asked, as Ginny had broken down ln tears.

"Sorry, can't help you there. All I know is, that a bunch of rough looking chaps helped him, and got him moved that evening. He did leave us this lovely platter of baked goods. If you find him, tell him they were delicious, and thank you." And they pulled their heads in, and shut the door. Hermione pulled Ginny into a hug, trying to comfort her. She took her back to the alley, and popped back to Black Manor.

Ginny went to her room, once more, and locked herself in. Hermione fell against the wall, sighing. This is going to be hard on her. Perhaps, it's not the right time to be going out on a date with George. No! There was no sense both of them being depressed. On Monday, we will go looking for Harry, but, she was determined to have a good time this weekend.

Hermione was gone by nine A.M. Kreacher was polishing the silverware, when He heard the floo activate. He went into the living room, prepared to harm the person breaking into his master's home, when he came face to face with his masters young cousins. Then there was another flash, and His Master came through. "Hello Kreacher. How have things been around here?"

"Terrible Master Harry, sir. Missy Weasey has been locked up in her room all week. Missy Grangy finally got her out last night, but, they were not gone very long, and Missy Weasey went right back to her room, and locked herself in."

"Kreacher, can you go tell Miss Weasley that she has visitors, and it is very important for her to see them, please?"

"Yes, Master Harry, shall I tell her it's you?"

"Only if she refuses to come down."

"Yes, Master Harry."

Kreacher popped to the door of Ginny's room, and knocked, "Who is it?"

"It's Kreacher Missy Weasey, You has visitors down stairs, and they say it is very important for you to see them."

"Well, who are they, Kreacher?"

"They asked for me not to tell you."

"Do I know them?"

"Yes Missy Weasey, and I think you need to be seeing someone to help you."

"Very well Kreacher, tell them I'll be down in a bit. Offer them some refreshments, would you please?"

"Yes Missy Weasey."

Ginny got up, and looked at herself in the mirror. She looked a fright, as she ran her fingers through her hair, trying to break the tangles. She had been crying all night knowing that she had once again chased Harry away. She opened her door, and made her way down the stairs, when she heard some children talking. They sounded familiar, then she heard the one voice she wanted to hear, Harry. She ran the rest of the way, and came to the door of the living room. She paused before opening it, to regain her composure. She then opened the door, and entered the living room. She saw James and Lillian sitting on the couch, looking up to her, and smiling. She smiled back, and then she looked to Harry. He wasn't smiling. He looked worried. "Ginny, please sit down, and listen to what I have to say, and please don't interrupt me until I'm done. If when I am done you don't want anything to do with me again, I'll understand."

"Harry, I'll keep quiet, until you ask me to speak. If I start to open my mouth, just raise your finger, and I'll shut up."

"Thank you. Kreacher!"

"Yes Master Harry." Popped in Kreacher.

"Please sit down, and join us. I need a witness, in case Missy Weasey tries to hex me too bad." Harry chuckled. Ginny just sat there with a stoic expression on her face.

"Yes, well that went over great. Ginny, first off, I am sorry for the lack of Affection I showed in our last hug. I have thought about it, and I am ashamed for my lack of reaction. Especially when I responded to the hugs of the rest of your family, even Ron. I should not have treated you like that. Now. I received a most disturbing letter from Luna, and I just want you to know, there is absolutely nothing going on between Hermione and me. NOTHING! I haven't seen Hermione since Sunday morning, when everyone started dropping in. Alright, now the hard part. Bill told me about some will that I needed to settle, so we had to go to Gringotts. When I came and got the kids, I should have said Gringotts, instead of Diagon Alley, but, I was afraid if I had said Gringotts, the kids might have said they didn't want to go, as I had told them about the Goblins. Are you with me so far Ginny?"

"Yes Harry."

"Good, because it gets bad from here on out."

"How Bad, Harry?"

"Bad enough that you may want to kill me at the end."

"It can't be that bad?"

"Don't bet on it. When we were told about our wills, Ragnok was surprised about James and Lillian. It seems that dad had taken one of his vaults and given it to mom, when they got married. It was the one left to him by Ignotious Peverell. He kept the cape, because Albus wished to examine it for some reason. Any way, when Ragnok heard that James and Lillian's last name was Evans, he thought there was going to be an issue, I assured him that the kids were welcomed to the inheritance. But that was when things started to get interesting. Ragnok wanted me to become their Magical guardian, and Bill said I couldn't."

"Why?"

"Ity seems that there is a law that states that only married relatives can claim magical guardianship, if there is no one stated in the will of previous guardian, meaning James and Lillian's mom and dad. With there being no will, James and Lillian must go to their only married relatives, the Dursleys."

"That can't be right Harry. Have you talked to Kingsley about this?"

"Bill said it was useless to try. He said the law is over 60 years old, to protect orphans from being left with out a mother or father figure, unless so stated."

"Harry, Kingsley has done some wonderful things while being Minister. Perhaps this is one of them?"

"Not according to Bill. Kingsley has been working on laws that are more important than this right now. I told Bill that I would run away with the kids, before I lost them to the Dursleys."

"So, that is why you moved?"

"Huh! You know I moved, How?"

"Hermione and I went by your apartment last night to talk to you. Your neighbor across the hall said you and a bunch of rough looking men moved all your stuff out Monday. Oh, she said to tell you she thought those pastries were awesome, and thank you."

"Why did you come by?"

"To explain to you that Hermione and George were together, and to forget that letter from Luna. It was my stupidity that was talking to Luna. I should have waited to hear from Hermione before I went and said anything. But, if that isn't why you moved, then why?"

"Because, I remembered what Hermione said about the kids needing more space. The college had a huge house that was left to them by a former Dean, that was empty. I went in to turn in my resignation, and walked out with a new job title, a pay raise, a house, and all utilities paid. I had to find some babysitters, so I put it up on the bulletin board, and got like twelve thousand replies. It took three days to finally get my sitters. Last night was my first chance to figure out how I was going to approach you. Now, here comes the part where you are going to kill me."

"How do you mean Harry?"

"Because Ginny I want to keep James and Lillian. I want you to know Ginny, that I love you with all my heart. I think I have since the end of second year, but, was too stupid to recognize it. These past four years have left me lonely, and mostly, with out friends. I don't want to be lonely anymore, Ginny. I don't want to have to go on the run with my cousins. I want to settle down, with a family. I want to know," Harry got down on one knee as he again started, "Ginevra Molly Weasley, Will you marry me. Please before you answer. know this. Even if I had never met James and Lillian, I would have eventually asked you this. I will understand if you say no, but if that happens, then I will make good my promise, and leave."

"Yes."

"Excuse me, I don't think I heard you?"

"Harry, you know since I was five years old, it has always been my dream to marry Harry Potter. Back then, it was a childhood crush, but I knew it was meant to be. Like you, these past four years have been miserable. It would have been worse, if I didn't have Hermione there. With Hermione moving on with her life, I am finally given my chance to move on with mine, with the one person I have loved for years. So yes Harry, I will Marry you."

James and Lillian were jumping up and down yelling at the turn of events. Kreacher was crying openly about the happiness he was feeling. Harry and Ginny were just holding each other, Ginny crying on his chest, and he was running his fingers through the silken fibers of her hair, whispering in her ear, "I love you Ginny."

"I love you too Harry."