The Beginning Of The End (chapt. 5)
Hi everyone, hope your all doing well. So here's chapter 5 I know 2 chapters in one week amazing!! I'm probably going to have another one done by this weekend... so hope you enjoy it and leave a review please.
They reached Andromeda's house in no time, she greeted them in and after several minutes they were at the park swinging Teddy. He was laughing so hard that it made everyone around laugh. Harry picked him up and set him on the ground he had started walking or more wobbling his way around. Ginny took him and they slid on the slide together for a half-hour until Harry heard Teddy's stomach growl.
"Ginny let's get him back to Andromeda's so he can eat" he called after her.
"Sure Harry" she laughed and came beside him. The three went away from the watching muggles and apparated back to Andromeda's house.
"Harry, your early" she said to him standing up from the porch.
"Yeah well I heard Teddy's stomach growl I figured it might be time for lunch." He said smiling and handing her Teddy.
"Are you staying for lunch?" she asked.
"Well actually I was thinking going to the Leaky-Cauldron because I have some things to buy but I can come back tomorrow if you want?" he said.
"Of course Teddy loves it when you come, I'll bet his first word will be Harry" she said laughing.
"Thanks Andromeda, bye Teddy" he said waving to him. He waved and smiled back at him. He took Ginny's hand and led the way. They apparated in front of the Leaky-Cauldron and pushed the door open. He took a seat and the waiter came to take their orders. They decided to just buy drinks.
"What do you need to buy Harry?" Ginny asked him
"Well you know how I hate apparating so I was thinking to go buy a new broom since I have no idea where my other one is." He said a sad tone in his voice. She looked up at him noticing the change of tone in his voice and remembered that Sirius had given him that broom during his third year. She put her hand on top of his and he looked at her.
"I know it must be hard for you Harry, Sirius gave you that broom and you don't know where it is." She said stroking his hand. He smiled a small smile and she leaned toward him for a small kiss.
"Thanks Ginny" he said. The waiter came and they ate lunch, talked and laughed together and several minutes later they were walking down the road of Diagon Alley.
"Wow" Harry said. It was like nothing had ever happened; people were walking the streets again, laughing not in a hurry. It was like nothing had happened. He only remembered that time with Ron, Hermione and the dragon and how there was practically no one on the streets.
"What Harry?" she asked him.
"Nothing it's just that I remembered Diagon Alley differently. How everyone was hurrying to do their shopping and everything it's like nothing ever happened and it's really good to see." He said looking down at her; she gave him a warm smile.
"Let's get going" he said. They made their way to the Quidditch supply store. He saw the firebolt still there and decided he wanted to purchase the same one. He knew it wouldn't replace the one Sirius gave him but still, it was a firebolt. He placed the order in and he was told would get in several weeks. What they didn't know was that it would be in time for his birthday, which pleased him immensely.
"Ginny I need to go see someone do you mind staying alone for a while" he asked her once they were back in the street holding hands.
"It's ok Harry, I'll go run some errands and meet you back here." She said giving him a quick kiss on the lips. He smiled and watched her walk away. He hadn't felt this happy in long time and it felt good. He made his way to Olivanders.
"Ah Mister Potter, how nice to see you" He said walking down the ladder.
"Hi, Mr. Ollivander" he said smiling.
"I suppose you aren't here for a wand. How are you?" he asked
"I'm good, had some rough times but not too bad. How are you?" he asked the elder.
"Since I left Shell Cottage everything is getting better. Thanks to you Harry, you showed great courage and strength during the Battle. Be very proud." He said smiling
"Thank you. Well I guess I should leave you too work. Take care Ollivander" he said shaking his hand. Harry made his way back outside and started walking just to pass the time.
"Harry" someone called his name, he turned around surprised to see Hermione.
"Hi Hermione" he said
"What are you doing here?" she asked him
"Oh, well I came to place an order for a new broom and to see Ollivander. What are you doing here?" he asked
"Oh, just came to do some errands and see how Diagon Alley looked now" she said.
"Oh, well it has changed, a lot of people and all." He said looking around.
"Have you gone to George's shop?" she asked him
"No. Has he opened it again?" he asked a confused look on his face. He thought he would wait a while because of Fred.
"Well not yet. But he's gone to work on his products and Ron's helping him." She said
"Really? Well I'll wait for Ginny and then we might go and help them too." He said
"Ginny's here to? Where is she?" She asked him
"Well she went to do some stuff while I went to Ollivander's. She should be back soon" he said smiling. Hermione looked at him in confusion before she gave a shriek. Ginny came behind her and tickled her sides. Ginny and Harry started laughing hard and Hermione joined in with them.
"Ginny do you want to go see George's shop?" Harry asked her once they all finished laughing.
"Is the store open?" she asked him.
"Well no, but Ron and George are there getting things ready open the shop again" he said
"Alright then let's go" she said taking Harry's hand and starting to walk towards WWW.
The three talked and laughed together. Harry felt thrilled that no one was actually staring at him or coming to ask him questions like everyone did in the past. They finally respected his privacy.
"Wow" Ginny said surprised. The shop didn't look anything like it had during her fifth year when she came with her family. It looked awful, not the usual bright colors and funny phrases everywhere. After all Fred and George hadn't worked there for several months before the battle and George hadn't returned till today since Fred had died. Hermione went up the stairs and knocked on the door. Ron answered and they made their way inside.
"Well this is a surprise" He said. Smiling and giving Hermione a small kiss.
"Well I bumped into Harry and Ginny so I decided I would bring them here." She said smiling back at him.
"Would you guys mind giving us a hand?" Ron asked them a shy smile on his face. Ginny took a look at Harry and they both nodded.
"No problem mate" He said.
"Where's George?" Ginny asked her brother.
"He's in his office." He said.
"Well I'll go see him and then come and help" she said letting go of Harry's hand and going into the back room. He turned back his attention to his two best friends.
"So what do you need help with?" he asked. Ron showed him and the three started cleaning and dusting.
Ginny meanwhile made her way to George's office, when she came face to face with the door she heard a bizarre noise. She opened the door to find George sitting on a chair back to the door and crying. Immediately she made her way to him.
"George" she breathed putting her hand on his shoulder. He turned around at the noise and when he saw her he stood up and looked gave her a hard hug. He was still sobbing and she didn't need to know why. She hated seeing him like this, all hurt and broken but she had experience and letting your emotions out was a good thing.
After several minutes George stopped sobbing and Ginny took his hand and brought him to the couch were they sat looking in each other eyes.
"Ginny, I'm sorry about that" he said looked down ashamed.
"Why?" she said confused.
"I shouldn't do this in front of you. Especially after everything you've been trough." He said looking down again.
"George look at me, look at me" she said when he didn't move. He lifted his head up.
"Don't be afraid to show or have emotions. It's normal and it feels good once you've talked about it. Trust me" she said smiling and he smiled back at her.
"It's just being back here it hurts, knowing we made this business together. I didn't want to sob in front of Ron not now he's doing better. I miss Fred a lot. But on the other hand I like being noticed more. I just hope he's not too mad or that he's proud of opening the shop again." He said.
"Of course he's proud George. And as for people noticing you I think you know someone who felt maybe even feels like that now." She said.
"Ron" They both said at the same time.
"Give him a chance to help you George, he's really good when he's not being a prat" she said and he started laughing.
"What are you doing here anyways?" he asked her
"Well we bumped into Hermione and she said you guys could use some help so we came." She said.
"Well if you came to help let's get going then" he said standing up motioning her to do the same. They made their way back to the others who apparently were done with the chores.
"Do you guys feel like having lunch?" Ron asked the newcomers.
"Sure I'm starving... where are we going?" Ginny asked
"Leaky-Cauldron" Hermione replied, they made their way to the small pub and ordered their food.
"Mmm... That was good" Ginny said while everybody laughed.
"Well if you will excuse us, me and Ron need to get back to work" George said standing up as Ron did the same. George started to walk away but Ron bent down and kissed Hermione and Ginny on the cheek.
"See you all later" he said smiling and running to catch up with George.
"Well I have some more errands to run" Hermione said standing up and turning to leave.
"See you Hermione" Ginny and Harry replied.
"So Harry, what do you want for your birthday?" Ginny asked
"What?" he said distracted
"What do you want for your birthday? You know it's like next week." She said smiling.
"Oh Ginny you don't need to get me anything" he said his cheeks turning red.
"Are you blushing?" she said leaning closer
"No" he said
"If you say so..." she said smiling and giving him a small kiss on the lips. When she pulled away she saw him smile and smiled herself in response.
"Come on let's go to your parent's house" he said standing up, she took his hand and they made their way towards the fireplace.
"Listen Ginny I need to go somewhere first but I'll be there soon" he told her, she nodded and took some floo powder and threw it in the fireplace. She stepped in turned to face Harry, and shouted.
"The Burrow"
Harry smiled as the green flames enveloped her. He truly did love her. He decided to apparate to Grimmauld place instead of using the floo network. He reached for the door when he was on the front step of the porch, and was shocked to see the place so clean.
"Kreacher" he said in a low voice sounding amazed.
"Master" he said appearing in front of Harry and once again went into a deep bow.
"Hi Kreacher, this place looks amazing" he said.
"Thank you master, when are you planning to come and stay here?" he asked
"Well I'm not sure yet, but could you prepare the extra rooms in case Ron and Hermione need a place to stay." He said
"Of course master Harry" he replied going into a deep bow once again.
"Thank you Kreacher" he said. And he headed out the door and with a small "pop" apparated back to The Burrow.