Cassandra felt herself get comfortable with the Weasley family except one person, Ginny. She didn't know why the woman would glare at her at times. It was flattering to her that everyone kept bombarding her with questions about the Muggle world. It was dinner time and she descended down the stairs leading to a full English meal. She took a seat between Harry and Percy.

"Harry, is the Muggle world in America the same as the Muggle world here in England?"

"Um…sort of. Atlanta is very different from here. Very hot during this time of year."

"And you have the Southern hospitality thing…when I first met Harry he said that people were too nice."

"Though it was a bit annoying that everyone would do the double take because I have a British accent."

"But Atlanta is a large city, so there are many people all over the world that live there."

"Cassandra, I have been fascinated by the Muggle world. I have collected many things from the Muggle world and I have one question…."

"Go for it."

"What exactly is the function of an iron?"

"Um…it's used to get wrinkles out of clothes. You plug it into the wall and it heats. After that, well, you get the idea."

"Didn't Harry just use his wand? It would be a lot easier."

"Um…I didn't know Harry had any magical powers until last night."

"What? Harry, you didn't tell your wife you were a wizard?" Molly stared at Harry awaiting an answer. Harry could tell she was not pleased.

"Well…I…uh…."

"Harry had his reasons for not telling me. I'm just glad I know now." she stretched her arm out and placed her hand over his.

"I'm not feeling well. I'm going to lie down for a bit." Ginny mumbled before abruptly leaving the table. Everyone knew Ginny was a bit jealous of Cassandra, but they decided to just let her be. Harry had to talk to her and excused himself from the table. Cassandra was shocked that he ran after her.

"Ginny! Slow down."

"How could you? How could you run away like that?"

"Ginny, I was young and confused. It was a hard decision to make at the time. I didn't want to leave, but I was tired of being 'The Boy Who Lived'. I just wanted to be normal. Dumbledore had just died and the Death Eaters were gaining control…."

"So you decided to abandon the same people that would die for you…that had died for you! You have no idea what the Wizarding world was like when you left! All you cared about was living your life and marrying her!" Harry could she the tears in her eyes.

"Ginny, I could never forget you or our relationship together."

"Why her? She doesn't even know a thing about magic and she doesn't have any magical powers…."

"Ginny, I can't change the past but to take it out on Cassandra is not fair to her."

"I just want to know why."

"When I'm with Cassandra, I feel like I never left England. Her spirit reminded me of being in Gryffindor."

"So…" Ginny tried to swallow the lump in her throat. "it is really over between us then."

"Ginny…."

"Harry, please promise me something. Promise me that Cassandra is the one you truly love and I swear if she betrays you in any way…."

Harry hugged Ginny and let her cry her tears. He hated to hurt Ginny but he meant every word he said about Cassandra, he truly loved her. Meanwhile, Cassandra was sitting at the dinner table when Harry went to talk to Ginny. She saw the uncomfortable smiles that Molly and the rest of the Weasley clan threw at her direction. Her heart sank as she realized Harry and Ginny was once in love. Harry returned to the dinner table and squeezed Cassandra's hand. After dinner everyone helped Molly clear the table.

"Harry, we were going to Hogsmeade to do some shopping. Would you and Cassandra care to join us?"

"We would love that."

"Cassandra, it was lovely meeting you and I'm pretty sure you will keep Harry on his toes. And if you have any questions about the Wizarding world or just England in general, don't be afraid to ask."

With everything put away Hermione, Ron, Harry, and Cassandra went back to Hermione's home. It was emotionally draining to be in the middle of a war but what weighed heavy on her mind was Harry's connection to Ginny. She knew this was just paranoia but Cassandra felt as some sort of replacement for Ginny. Harry trudged up the stairs into the guest room with Cassandra towing in behind him.

"Harry, can I ask you a question?" Harry knew what she was inquiring. Her eyes gave it away.

"Yes, Ginny and I dated before I ran away. Cassandra…Ginny is part of my past and I will always have a place in my heart for Ginny, but that does not mean I love her like I love you."

"Harry, I'm sorry about this morning. I just felt like everybody kept treating me like this poor frail Muggle who wouldn't understand anything about this world. Harry, I can take the truth. You don't have to lie…look, I know that this war thing or whatever it is will kill one if not both of us. Many things are running through my mind right now. I just want to be prepared for anything."

"But that what kills me, Cassandra. Ginny made me realize that me running away caused more problems here. I have let so many people die because I wanted to be normal."

"Why do you keep beating yourself up over this? It happened but you have to focus on the now, baby."

"I guess you're right." he tried to convince himself.

"Good."

Harry changed into his pajama bottoms and plain T-shirt and climbed into bed. Cassandra was searching for something to wear from the suitcase. She still wandered how Ron and Hermione managed to packed their clothes. She paused when she saw her white negligee at the bottom. After five minutes of getting ready, Cassandra emerged from the bathroom.

"Wow, where did you get that?"

"From my suitcase. I initially bought this thing for our vacation but since this trip is more business related…you know what, this is such a bad time for this. I'm going to go change."

"No, it's fine." there was a huge grin on Harry's face. He watched as Cassandra climbed into bed.

"Are you sure? Because I feel a little bit awkward…."

Cassandra's words were cut off as Harry leaned over and kissed her. She wrapped her arm's around his neck as she deepened the kiss. Harry snaked his arms around her waist moving his kisses to her neck. Cassandra didn't know if she was completely comfortable with making love in a stranger's home…she did meet Hermione only 48 hours before. That thought dissipated as Harry let one strap of her negligee fall down and kissed her shoulder. Harry loved the way Cassandra would bite her lip. She stared into his eyes which were darkening with lust.

"Harry, are you sure you want to do this?" she glanced up at him through her lashes. Harry looked at her round, plump lips, her lovely cocoa brown skin, and her chocolate eyes.

"Yes…." Harry said in a husky whisper.

Cassandra kissed him once more. She briefly pulled away to remove his T-shirt. Harry gently laid Cassandra down on the bed. He let his hands roam all over her body. She arched into his touch thinking about how long it has been since they slept together. Harry saw his pale hand was on Cassandra's trembling thigh. Cassandra took a sharp intake of breath when Harry's hand caressed her inner thigh, past the barrier of her matching lace panties, and stopped at her soaked core.

Harry smirked when he felt Cassandra shake as he circled her clit. She was close but groaned in frustration at Harry withdrawing his hand. He slowly got out of bed and was looking for something. Cassandra became puzzled when he pulled out his wand. Harry pointed the wand at a radio that was visible in the room. He used magic to turn to the radio on. This made Casandra giggle and playfully roll her eyes. Harry removed his pajama bottoms and underwear and returned to bed.

"If you think you're using magic this time…forget it."

"What? You mean I can't do this?" Harry waved his wand once more and in an instant Cassandra's negligee and underwear were gone.

"Wha…how did you…."

"Wizard's secret."

"Come over here Mr. Wizard."

Harry obliged as he crawled up her body. Without any clothes to act as barriers, Harry entered his beautiful wife. Cassandra shuddered as Harry slid in and out of her. She loved how her brown skin contrasted with the paleness of Harry's pale shoulder. Harry bent down to devour Cassandra's neck which made her writhe with pure madness. He increased his speed and Cassandra tried to not cry out but one loud moan escaped her lips and she hoped that Ron and Hermione doesn't hear them. Harry could tell Cassandra was close so he picked up more speed. He grabbed her hands and took them in his.

"Harry…." Cassandra whispered as she came which pushed Harry over the edge. Both lay there trying to recover their high. Harry collapsed next to her then wrapped his arms around Cassandra.

"Who do I need to thank for packing that?" this made Cassandra burst out laughing.