Everyone met downstairs for breakfast. Harry told Cassandra more on his Hogwarts days and more on the Triwizard Tournament. Cassandra thought about last night. Something about it made her feel a bit uneasy. She knew it was just a cat but then again she wasn't quite sure what was at the window. Harry was concerned about her because she look troubled about something.

"Cassandra, are you alright?"

"I'm fine…I'm just having one of those spaced-out days."

"Sure?"

"Yeah, baby, I'm okay."

"So, Cassandra…." Hermione interrupted their conversation. "How about we have a girl's outing and Harry and Ron will have to occupy themselves."

"Hey!"

"Oh, shut up, Ron. You know how much you loathe shopping. So, what do you say?"

"Hell yeah! See later on tonight, baby." she kissed Harry's cheek.

Harry smiled as Hermione and Cassandra left. It has been awhile since it was just the two of them. Back in Hogwarts Harry was glad to have Hermione around but sometimes he did like having male bonding time with Ron. He missed that feeling as soon as he ran away. Ron was clearing off the table and Harry was shocked by it. He figured after being married to Hermione Ron picked up the habit of being neat.

"Don't bloody look at me like that, mate. You do not want to know an angry Hermione."

"I'm just shocked that I would never live long enough to see you actually clear the dishes."

"And you don't do the same thing?"

"I had loads of practice being I was practically the Dursleys' slave."

"Still bitter, eh?"

"A bit. You know, I don't know where I would've been if I never known about my powers."

"Then, why did you leave?" that question floored Harry.

"Dumbledore was like a father to me and Snape murdered him in front of my eyes. I will never forget that image. Afterwards, I just felt like giving up all hope I had. I didn't want to be the Boy Who Lived or the hero. Everybody's life was in my hands. What if I couldn't defeat Voldermort?"

"But now you are here." Ron went to the refrigerator and grabbed them some Butterbeers. "And in addition you have to worry about Cassandra's life."

"That was an accident! If I wasn't so careless…."

"Harry, she was going to found out sooner or later. She's not thick. If not now it would've come up if you had a child and that child could perform magic."

"I know…it's just…I wanted a chance at normal life. That's all."

Ron shrugged and they both sat in the living room talking about other things. Harry knew Ron will never understand his reasons for leaving but he hoped Ron could forgive him for it. Meanwhile, Hermione, Cassandra, and Ginny went into London to do some shopping. It was a bit awkward for Ginny to be there since she has verbally stated she was not completely a fan of Cassandra. They went into clothing store after clothing store. It was a relief for Cassandra that Hermione offered to pay for everything since they left their money back in Atlanta. They stopped in a store and Cassandra saw a dress she wanted. Ginny and Hermione sat in the store waiting for Cassandra.

"Ginny, why are being so judgmental when it comes to Cassandra?"

"I'm not."

"Yes you are. Ginny, you have to move on. I know it's hurtful but you have to…."

"I can't! It's not like you were when Ron dated Lavender. He left me without even saying that it was over! I waited for him not knowing he would return…."

"Just give her a chance. She's a nice person and I can tell Harry loves her. You have to accept it." Ginny didn't answer her and Hermione just gave up. Cassandra emerged from the dressing room in a black dress with gold trim.

"How do I look?"

"You look gorgeous. Doesn't she Ginny." she glared at her.

"You do."

"Great! I was thinking I would wear this tonight. Hermione, Ginny, thank you so much for helping me. You guys knew how hard it was for me to get used to your world."

"Don't mention it."

They got the dress and went to other stores. They stopped at a lingerie store and Cassandra saw a baby-doll negligee and got it. Harry was at the house getting ready for tonight. He wore a plain white dress shirt with the arms slightly rolled up and dark denim jeans. He was not really into dressing up and often wondered how him and Cassandra looked together. He knew when he first dated Cassandra most of her friends thought he was too plain for her but she was quick to defend him. He was upstairs when he heard Hermione and Cassandra came back from their shopping trip so he came down. Cassandra quickly went upstairs to get ready.

"So, how was the shopping trip?"

"Don't ask. Ginny was with us. She's still a bit bitter about it all."

"Shit…I know I've hurt her but I love Cassandra." he really didn't mean to hurt Ginny. He sat at the kitchen table waiting in silence for Cassandra to emerge. In almost an hour she descended downstairs with her new outfit and Harry's mouth dropped. "Cassandra, you look stunning."

"You know it. So, do you have any idea where we are going?"

"No, Seamus and Dean were coming here in a cab."

They sat in the kitchen and talked about the shopping trip. Cassandra thought the two men were nice and she would definitely hook them up with some of her friends. Ron asked if everybody wanted Butterbeers and came back with one for everyone. Finally, a horn blasted outside indicating that Seamus and Dean had arrived. Harry and Cassandra said their goodbyes and headed towards the cab. They were surprised by the limo outside instead of a cab. Harry could tell they were looking at Cassandra wishing she was single. He had to smirk for that.

"Well hello, Cassandra. You look lovely tonight." Seamus scooted over so they could climb in.

"How in the bloody hell made you two get a limo?"

"You actually thought we would fit into a cab? Oh, don't worry…it's a magical limo. We should be in London…right about…now." Cassandra looked out the window and in an instant she saw they were indeed in London.

"Come on, we have to get in!" Dean called over his shoulder.

Harry was the first one out of the limo and felt a wash of unfamiliarity since haven't been in London in years. He could see many Muggle people standing outside the club. It was obvious that Seamus and Dean often interacted with the Muggle world. Cassandra got out next and squeezed Harry's arm because she was a bit nervous because she wasn't quite familiar with London's nightlife. Dean and Seamus followed them out and took the lead. The club looked very elite and it appeared to have a list.

"Watch this…." Dean turned to Harry. "Dean Thomas party." he confidently said to the surly bouncer. He looked at him skeptically."

"Name's not on the list!"

"Oh, it should be there. There it is!" he pointed to the list. He saw the bouncer check the list and moved to the side.

"Go in." he ushered everybody in.

"Was your name actually on the list?" Cassandra asked Dean.

"Isn't brilliant to know a couple of wizards." he said with a smirk.

"You smarmy git! You changed the list. Brillant!" Harry laughed and looked at Cassandra. "Wanna dance?"

"You know it!"

Cassandra did not know the place but she always found her way to a dance-floor. Harry was not much of a dancer…in fact, Harry had absolutely no dancing skills whatsoever but he loved the way Cassandra would move her hips. After three years of marriage Cassandra did somewhat help Harry improve in the dancing department. The music was heavy in bass but slow enough for Harry to dance with Cassandra. Harry looked over and saw Dean with a blond woman. After the song Harry led Cassandra to where Seamus and Dean was sitting along with the random Muggle woman.

"I hope you don't mind but I ordered a round of tequila for everyone!" everyone downed their shots. "So, Cassandra, how do like London so far?"

"I love it. At first I felt like a stranger in a strange place…being an American…." she winked. Harry, Seamus, and Dean knew that she meant Muggle.

"Welcome, to England!" the random woman blurted out.

"Harry, I'm surprised to see your stiff arse on the dance-floor! Pretty funny, mate!" Seamus couldn't help but laugh.

"Yeah, you should've seen him at the Yule Ball. He danced with Cho Chang and looked quite sad."

"Very funny, you pricks."

"Harry's gotten a lot better since I met him. I remember when we first danced…I could not breathe I was laughing so hard!"

"Thanks, sweetheart. I feel so much better…."

"Aw, baby…you know I'm just playing." she kissed him.

Everybody but Harry got back on the dance-floor. Cassandra was platonically dancing with Dean. A thought crossed his mind of what would've happened if he hadn't left. He knew he shouldn't think about it but Hermione made him think about Ginny. He never really considered how much he hurt her by leaving without any closure. And on top of that his marriage was a stab in the back for her. He took one look at Cassandra and knew that it was all worth it. The glares, the accusation of being a coward, dragging an innocent woman from a different country into his problems. Two more hours and they all decided to call it a night. Harry and Cassandra made to the house creeping up the stairs. They did not see Ron nor Hermione and just assumed they were asleep. They made it to their room without any disturbance.

"That was fun. It was nice to actually have fun…haven't done that in so long."

"You seemed a bit upset when I was dancing with Dean. I told you it was an innocent dance. I made damn sure he had his hands above my waist."

"No, it's not that…it's just…I was thinking about what might've been…."

"If you stayed here. What brought on these feelings?"

"Ginny…she hasn't really gotten over us. And Ron made me think about how much I might've done more damage by hiding who I am…what if we had a child and…."

"Harry, baby, I'm in this whether you wanted me to or not. Sure, I'm upset that Ginny hates me but I don't regret that I married you…do you?"

"No…I just…."Cassandra rushed over and kissed Harry. His thoughts and regrets flew out the window and he knew he made the right decision.

"Now, I have a little surprise for you."

"Really? What is it?"

"I'm not telling you. Be right back. I'll give you something to listen to while I disappear for awhile." she turned to radio on.

Cassandra disappeared into the bathroom and grabbed her negligee and the shoes she got today. She did wander how much Harry loved her. She hated that he would regret leaving this place but part of was glad to. If he hadn't she wouldn't have met him. Despite the disapproval of her friends who hoped for Cassandra to find a strong black man instead of falling for the pasty British white guy from the club. She emerged from the bathroom to find Harry looking at her with such lust in his eyes.

"So, what do you think?" she was standing in front of him. Suddenly, he reached and threw her on the bed. The landing was rough but she figured the outfit had him in an animalistic mood. He climbed onto her and roughly attacked her neck. This alarmed her because he was never this rough. She tried to get him to slow down but she found it difficult since he practically pinned her against the mattress. Cassandra felt Harry bite down hard on her neck which made her yelp in pain. "Ow! Harry what the hell?"

"Shut up, Muggle slut!" he continued with his assault. Something in her knew this was not Harry…it couldn't be him. With all her might she fought, kicked and screamed."

"Get off me, motherfucker!" suddenly, Cassandra looked into the man's eyes and saw a pair of cold grey eyes instead of Harry's blues. "Get off of me!" she struggled harder as the man harshly palmed her breasts while bruising her lips. In one swift movement Cassandra brought her knee up to the man's crotch which made him wail in agony. She quickly climbed out of bed.

"You little black bitch!" the man disguised as Harry yelled at her.

"Who are you? Where's Harry?"

"I am Harry!"

"Bullshit!"

"Cassandra!" she heard Harry's voice in the hallway.

"Harry!" she tried to run but was caught by a couple of Death Eaters. She heard the man who attacked her scream but she was surprised that the man was transforming into himself. Lucius took Polyjuice potion and now it was wearing off. Other Death Eaters ushered Harry, Ron, and Hermione into the room.

"My my, Harry, your wife is quite the lovely woman." Lucius stared down at Harry then leered at Cassandra. "Such beautiful…soft…plump lips." he traced a finger on her bottom lip and she turned her head away.

"Don't touch her!"

"Or what Harry, you're going to kill me? Cassandra, did you really think that I would let some Muggle bitch get away with embarrassing me in front of the Wizarding world? Harry, I can see why you married her…she's quite a good shag isn't she?"

"Why are you wasting your energy on this coward?" Bellatrix came forward. "Aw, what's the matter Harry, bringing up bad memories for you? What would old Siri say knowing his favorite godson is a bloody coward!"

"Bitch!" Harry tried in vain to get loose but stood still as another person emerged from the hallway.

"Ah, it's good to see you again, Potter." the voice of Lord Voldemort rang in Harry's ears and shook him to the core.