Shortly after their conversation, everyone seemed to arrive, all at once. The Potter house was now filled with laughter, and talking. Cheerful faces all around the table, talking about what had happened, and how things would be different. Being ask yet again about what happened in the forest, Harry was finishing his story. "And like you already know, Hagrid carried me out from the forest on Voldemorts' orders, and up to the front stairs. Placing me on the ground, so everyone could see that I was 'dead' and walked away. That's when you all showed up, you saw what happened." Now everyone was finishing off the story, which they all knew, by now. The only one who hadn't shown up yet was Viktor. But Harry was sure he'd show up, no one can resist Quidditch, not even if they played every year, every day.

Clearing the table after dinner, and reminding everyone that we'd be taking pictures soon, Harry ran up the stairs to change. Starting to take off his shirt, the door opened "Harry, I didn't know you where in here, I'll come back." said the very embarrassed Ginny, who was now turning red in the face.

"No, it's okay, come in. Nothing to hide, in here." stated Harry, patting the bed with his hand.

"I really shouldn't, if mum found out, I'd be dead. She wouldn't approve. You know how she is." she said back flatly.

"She won't mind, we already talked. She'll be okay with it, in fact I already think she is. And if you don't come in soon, you won't be able to change either." Harry said matter of factly.

"I don't think I want to know. If your sure, okay, let me just close the door." As she started to close it making sure no one saw them both in there. After she entered the room, she too started to change. A little embarrassed that Harry was on the other side of the bed, she was turning slightly red again. Putting on something that wasn't of a muggle style, they both were finished dressing. "That was kinda weird." Ginny snorted flatly.

"It may seem that way, but you'll get used to it, so will I." Harry winked only after saying this, to continue, "You do look fantastic Ginny, utterly fantastic."

Blushing again, Ginny could think of only one thing to say, "Thank you Harry, I'm really flattered."

"You should be. Ginny I have to ask you, something, but I can hear someone coming, so not now." Sure enough Ron came bustling into the room yelling that they were all ready for the pictures outside. And looking curiously at both Harry and Ginny as if they did something wrong.

Going out into the back yard Harry realized how many people there were. His parents and grandparents, all the Weasley's and his friends. Everyone was lining up by height. Others like Mr. and Mrs. Weasley arranged themselves by couples. Harry and Ginny stood in the centre of the picture, and everyone else grouped around them. Kreacher and Winky taking pictures of them all standing in the yard. After the small photo shoot, it was time for the Quidditch match. The teams were drawn up by Mr. Weasley, who read them of a piece of parchment;

Family Quidditch match, House of Potter- twelfth of August.

Teams

Red team; Charlie- Seeker, Fred and Dean- Beaters, Oliver- Keeper, Katie, Angelina and Viktor- Chasers. Charlie Captain.

Gold Team; Harry- Seeker, George and Seamus- Beaters, Ron-Keeper, Ginny, Alicia and Bill-Chasers. Harry Captain.

Announcer: Lee Referee: Cho

All the others took their seats after Mr. Weasley let them read their teams. Lee told them to get into their teams, get suited up, and that they would have twenty minutes to converse. The only thing was that Viktor hadn't shown up yet, which made Charlie very worried. Harry lead everyone into the broom shed, and took out the balls, and brooms. Followed by the others to get their game robes. Everything was set, but Viktor still hadn't come. Cho offered Charlie to play in his spot. "Charlie, I can play for Viktor instead. I'm not too bad at chaser either. What do you say? Can I play?"

Thumbing this over and over in his mind Charlie finally said, "Ya, you can play. Now we need to find a referee. That should be easy, we all know about Quidditch." Truly enough they all knew about Quidditch even Dean, who hadn't understood for some time how to play.

Without warning Mr. and Mrs. Malfoy arrived with Draco. They came over to Harry and asked if they could watch the match. Harry didn't care much, so he said yes. "Potter, why haven't you started the game yet. It'll be getting dark soon." asked Draco.

"No referee. Viktor didn't show, so Cho took his place. Now we're waiting for someone to ref. you wouldn't by any chance want to?"

"Sure, if I can't play I'll ref. You got a broom?"

"Ya there's another one in the shed." Pointing up toward the ajar shed door. "And there's also Quidditch robes in there, yours would be the solid one that's next to the centre broom."

"Alright I'll go get ready, be back in a jiffy." As he strode off in the direction of the broom shed, on the other side of the yard. Coming back in what seemed to be no time at all. Mounting his broom for a tester, racing it down in the direction of the pitch.

"Right then, captains shake hands." Charlie and Harry shook hands, not losing eye contact with one another, making it said this would be fun. "Good, now I want a good, clean game from both teams." Malfoy's' eyes going from Fred to George. "Alright, mount your brooms, on the count of three. One…………two…………three!" and all fifteen of them were off, into the air.

For a brief moment Harry got a glimpse of the snitch as it too flew off. Souring high over the others, watching for the snitch, Harry head glimpses of Lees' commentary, "Fred hits the bludger right to Ginny, his own sister! Oh but she dodged it." Moments latter "I might add it's much easier to remember which is Fred and which is George, good thinking Mr. Weasley in separating them." And after that Harry heard "Now it's Bill with the quaffle, passes to Ginny, who goes for the goal posts'. And goal! Ten zero to the gold team! Nice team work guys, and girls." Harry let out a whoop in celebration, still looking for the snitch, his eyes sharpening against the sky.

"George hits a bludger toward Charlie, ah that doesn't look so good. But Charlie's gotten back up. Good sport, getting back up." Harry suddenly heard Lee roar "Sixty- fifty red!" He couldn't let that happen, he had to find the snitch before Charlie did. "Oh, foul shot to gold team, deliberate hitting of a player, who didn't even have the bludger near them. Alicia takes the shot. And it's in sixty-sixty. Someone better find the snitch soon."

Just as Lee said this, Harry saw Charlie dive toward the ground, but the problem was Harry just saw the snitch pass in front of his own face. Charlie wanted Harry to follow suit, to distract him. Instead Harry raced in the direction Charlie just left. Twenty feet, ten, he was getting closer to the snitch. Charlie must have caught on, because he was twenty feet behind Harry. Reaching his outstretched hand toward the snitch, and closing his fist around it. Harry dived toward the crowd, stopping in front of Lee. Showing him the snitch he took off again, doing lops and swerves as bludgers were flying toward him. "Looks like Harry caught the snitch, games over! Gold team wins!" shouted Lee while watching Harry swerving in the air.

The whole time Kreacher and Winky were taking picture of the game. They got a shot of Harry's incredible catch, and his lops. As well as the others scores and dodging. Shortly after Lees' announcement, everyone made their way back to safe ground. Shaking hands, Charlie congratulated Harry, "Nice catch. I was trying to distract you, I failed as I can see. That was some catch, now I see why Minerva wanted you on the team even though you were too young. Your really good, I mean I knew you were good, but not that good. You should play for England Harry, you really should."

"I never thought of playing for England, I assume it would be fun. I pictured myself playing while we were at the World Cup, but I didn't think I was that good. And Charlie, your good too, I'm just smaller, I can fly easier."

"Well you are considerably smaller than me, but you have talent that I don't. That I never did, or will have. I say we get everything put away and go inside to talk about the game. What do you think?"

"Sure, sounds good, it is getting kinda dark out. And if we don't move fast, we won't be able to see. I really do thank you Charlie, that was very nice of you to say." Going to get things picked up. Fred and George were still trying to get the snitch into the box, but having a hard time doing so.

"Harry, your welcome! You should really consider it, though!" Charlie shouted also while helping put things away.

"Let's get through this year first, then I'll think about it. I now have an idea for after I finally leave Hogwarts."

Everything got stored away, and Harry and Charlie were the last one's inside. The kitchen and living room were filled with people. The fire lit, and tea cups strewn across every surface. Talking filled the air, and the WWN was on, now playing a Weird Sisters song. The table had food and fire whiskey bottles scattered on it's top. Harry and Charlie joined the others in conversation about the game.

"'Arry vat was a very good erm catch. You should play for England." said Fleur trying to engage him in conversation.

"Thank you Fleur, Charlie said the same thing. I really didn't know I was that good. I'm flattered that everyone thinks I am." Now his ears were turning just as red as Ron's always had, his face felt just as hot as the fire.

"Really Harry you should consider it. We could use you on my team, our seeker it's quite as good as you, nor as fast." Encouraged Oliver, obviously trying to convince him also.

"I'll have to think about it, but for now I've got a duty to Hogwarts, for at least two years. After that I may consider playing for England. It would be fun, wouldn't it. Going into a game, a professional game and actually playing. Everyone knowing your name, and face, everyone screaming. It would be like the World Cup every game, but instead of watching, I'd be playing."

"Harry it truly is like that. It's more exasperating, than playing for our old house teams. The environment gives you a somewhat nervous, excited feel. So many people watching and cheering, for you to win. I love it, and so would you." Oliver protested.

"I believe you Oliver, I never said I wouldn't like to, you don't have to convince me. It's just for me, it's not the right time. In two years it will be, and I'll think about it between now and then. It is a huge decision to make."

The conversation slowly shifted into talking about the upcoming year. Next summer would mark the next World Cup. They were all excited, and hoping England would be playing. Even if it wouldn't be played close by, Harry knew that he was going to go, and bring all the Weasley's with him. They had been his family and done so much for him, he wanted to do something for them. Being close to Ludo Begman from the Ministry gave Harry the advantage of getting prime seats, and as many as he wished. And they'd all be able to Apparate there and back, making travel easier. Which would mean no Porkeys, which Harry had enough with to last a lifetime even though he'd only used them three times in the past, the last wasn't pleasant. The last time Cedric died, so using one anytime soon wasn't an option.

After talking far into the night everyone made there ways to bed. Everyone had stayed, Katie, Oliver, Alicia, Angelina, Neville, Dean, Seamus, Luna, the Malfoys', Lee, Cho, the Weasley's, plus everyone that normally stayed there. The house was packed to it's fullest, every room had at least two people, except Snape's room. The room was so small they could only fit one bed, plus Harry was sure Snape didn't want guests.

"Harry finally I've been waiting for you." stated Ginny as Harry opened the door and came in. "Where were you?"

"I was making sure everyone was settled in. if you hadn't noticed this house is at it's breaking point."

"You think? There are a lot of people staying over tonight, but at least we didn't have to add onto the house."

"Not yet anyway," said Harry, while walking over to his wardrobe, to change. Taking his shirt off, and continuing, "but I'm glad this house is large I love having people over. If you couldn't already tell."

"Ya I can tell, you always insist that people stay the night, and they do! But at least we don't have to share our room." said Ginny as she crawled her way to Harry on the other side of the bed, looking up into his eyes, Harry embraced Ginny into his arms, pulling her close. "Harry, I have to tell you something." said Ginny after Harry let her go.

"Sure anything, I'm listening." Harry was kind of concerned by what she would say, but he couldn't wait to hear it anyway.

"Harry, I love you!" Seeing Harry's face she too continued, "I thought tonight would be the perfect time to return the note. With everyone talking about what the future will hold now that Voldemorts gone. Harry I want to start a family with you someday. But I need to know if you want to also?"

Now Harry looked worried, he did want to start a family with Ginny, but would him saying yes give away his plan. Still looking her in the eye Harry replied, "Yes I do Ginny, someday I'd love to start a family with you. You shouldn't have to ask that. If I didn't why would I have asked you to stay here in this room with me? I figured that we could get used to the idea of sleeping with each other first."

"Harry!" half crying half laughing Ginny threw herself into Harry's chest and embraced him around the waist with her arms. "I should have known that you wanted the same thing as me, but I wasn't thinking. I just had to make sure, but how could I be so blind and not see that? You've always been there for me, even when I thought you would never love me, you were there. I was always afraid you considered me as a sister, or just a friend. How could I be so thick?"

"Stop beating yourself up, please. When I first met you, if someone had told me I'd be having these feelings for you I would've laughed. I never thought I'd fall in love with my best mates sister, but I have. Love is a strange thing, you can't control what it can do to you. But I'm glad it pulled me toward you, I'd be lost right now if it hadn't."

Crying even more still Ginny said "Harry, are you going to ask me to marry you? You look like you want to, like your holding it back for some reason."

Taken by surprise Harry went over to his trunk, leaving Ginny very perplexed. Returning with a small black velvet box in his hands. He got down on his knees and looked up at her, "Ginny Weasley, will you marry me?"

Even more perplexed Ginny stared at the box which was now open revealing the diamond engagement ring. "I didn't mean right now! I don't know what to say, Harry. Yes! Yes I'll marry you!"

"Well that was the answer I wanted, but that wasn't how I wanted to ask." Harry was somewhat disappointed in himself for asking Ginny right then.

"What do you mean Harry? Does it matter how you ask?"

"Well the way I was going to ask, was perfect, I had everything planned. But this is okay too. Do you like the ring?"

"Yes, yes I do. Where'd you get it? How were you going to ask me?"

"I was going to ask you Christmas morning, in front of the whole family. And I'm glad you like the ring, it was my mums' ring."

"What this is your mums'?" Looking at the sparkling ring in Harry's hand, then at his face. "I can't, I won't Harry. That's your mums I could never take it."

"She would want you to have it, I want you to have it. Here let my put in on for you." Grabbing Ginny's left hand into his own and placing the ring on her fourth finger. Trying to control herself she fell into Harry's arms, holding him close, not wanting to let go.

"You could always ask me again on Christmas. I could act surprised, otherwise this ring may cause some questions, don't you think so?"

"Your mum and dad already know. I don't see why we can't wait until then. We can have a do-over. They will be expecting it then too."

"They already know? How? Why?"

"Calm down, I told them. Well actually I asked your dad first, it's a muggle thing. You should always ask your girlfriends father for her hand in marriage first. Your dad said he couldn't think of anyone else he'd want to marry you. Your mum almost broke down, at the thought of it, but she too was glad it would be me."

"Here Harry, you'll need this for Christmas then." Taking off the ring and handing it back to Harry. "If I wear it now, don't you think people would notice. It's kinda of hard to stop someone from seeing that ring. It is gorgeous, though. Are you sure you want me to have it?"

"Of course I want you to have it. And we won't have to get wedding rings either. I've got my parents' rings." Putting out his own left hand, showing her his fourth finger.

"Harry your not suppose to wear it now, take it off, before someone notices!"

"I put it on that finger when I sleep, otherwise its on my other hand. I won't take it off completely, never. Once I found it, I put it on, haven't taken it off since."

"You really do want to settle down don't you? You really want to start a family, with me? I can just tell, and I'm glad my dad approved, otherwise I'd run away and marry you." Putting her head to Harry's chest yet again. Both of them still sitting on the floor, next to the bed.

"Don't you think we should get into bed, and sleep. I've only got a few days before I have to leave for Hogwarts. And I want to make sure we get some sleep. And I'm glad he said yes too, I don't know what I would've done if he said no. But running away wouldn't be the answer. Just remember you're the only one for me, the only one I want." Now, pulling himself up off the floor. Reaching down to pull Ginny up, and helping her to bed. Giving her a kiss on her forehead, and getting into bed himself.

He was hoping he could slow time down, so he wouldn't have to leave in three days for Hogwarts. Once there he wouldn't have time alone with Ginny. He was a Professor, he couldn't make it look like he loved her, or that they even had a relationship. He was completely ready for teaching, just not ready for treating Ginny like every other student, because she wasn't. The only one that would know that the were in love, other than the other Professors, would be Luna. However she said she wouldn't tell anyone about them.