"Wife?" gasped Lily. "Harry...is this true?"

Without breaking eye contact with Ginny, Harry nodded.

Pandemonium broke out. "But where...when?"

"Ginny Weasley is my sister-in-law! Awesome!"

"Welcome to the married men's club, Cub. Ow, Lil!"

"Sorry Selena, it's habit. Sirius, this is not the time." Lily sighed in frustration.

"It's fine, Lily, if you hadn't have done it, I would have," came the reply from an amused Selena.

Harry's gaze never wavered; neither did Ginny's.

"Is it legal? Can it be annulled?"

Ginny smirked at that. Harry was sure she was remembering their 'honeymoon'. They hadn't left their hotel room for a week. And then it was only because she had to take a Portkey to Australia...and he hadn't seen her since.

"So you're Charlie Weasley's little sister."

Reluctantly, Ginny looked away from Harry to Tonks. "Yes, I am. You guys shared some classes at Hogwarts, didn't you?" she asked.

Tonks nodded. "I wouldn't have passed Care of Magical Creatures if it wasn't for Charlie. Last I heard he was working with dragons," she said.

"Still is, on a dragon reserve in Romania," replied Ginny.

"Wow, I want to work with dragons, too," cried Teddy.

"No," said Remus and Tonks firmly, and the young boy scowled and hung his head, muttering about how unfair life was.

Hermione came to Tonks' side, glaring at Ginny. "I'm sorry, but you cannot just turn up here and tell us you're married to my brother. I simply don't believe it. Harry would have told us, we're very close," she insisted.

Ginny shrugged. "I can't control what Harry does or doesn't tell you, but it's true, Harry and I married just over a year ago." She turned to look at Harry. Happy belated anniversary, babe," she said huskily.

Harry gulped, he hadn't seen that look in her eyes, or heard that tone of voice for a year, but it still stirred something in him."

"Ha, for your information, a year ago we were in California for our family holiday, so there is no way you've been married for a year," crowed Hermione, triumphantly.

"Ahem," coughed Sirius, looking between Hermione and Harry. He loved the Potter kids as if they were his own. "After the Cali trip, Harry and I snuck over to Vegas."

Hermione hitched a breath, looking at her brother. "You didn't?" she asked.

Slowly, Harry nodded.

James rolled up a placemat from the table and handed it to Lily. She took it and began beating Sirius over the head. "I-smack-can't believe-smack-you didn't-smack-watch out-smack-for my son," she cried.

"Ow, Lily, stop," said Sirius, raising his arms to protect his head. "It's not my fault."

Lily bopped him on the head a couple more times, only because it made her feel better. "You let him get married without us," she said, almost in disbelief.

"He wasn't married when I left him," protested Sirius.

"I hadn't met Ginny then," said Harry, amused at his mother hitting Sirius.

Lily looked at her son, seeing him as a man for perhaps the first time. Her son, married! "That does not ease my mind," she said frostily.

"Lily, you know I was torn about Selena. She had given me the ultimatum, a commitment or we were over. I never thought I'd get married at my age, so I just wanted to get away somewhere to think about it," confessed Sirius, with an apologetic look at his wife.

She looked amused. "I would have been happy just to move in together, but when he turned up at my place, he was down on one knee with a gorgeous diamond ring," she told them, holding her hand out to admire her engagement ring.

"What does that all have to do with...this?" asked Hermione, gesturing to Harry and Ginny. She scowled at the heated looks they were exchanging.

"We'd both gotten drunk, playing the tables and losing money," recalled Sirius. "I was trying to convince myself I was better off being a footloose bachelor for the rest of my days, while Harry kicked my arse -oops, sorry, kids, telling me Serena was the best thing to ever happen to me."

Serena shot Harry a grateful look, then turned back as her husband continued the story.

"We then went back to the tables where I won a shitload of money, oops, sorry, kids," – he winced as he looked at an impressionable Ryan and Teddy – " and Harry dragged me to a jewellers to buy a ring, and I got the next Portkey to Spain," explained Sirius. Spain was where they two now lived, and had been Selena's home since she was a teen.

"Oh-kay," sighed Lily, glancing at a stunned James, then back to Harry. "Continue," she ordered.

Harry shrugged. "I was at a loose end. I went to a nightclub, and when I heard a British accent, I was curious. That's when I saw... her."

All eyes focused on Ginny now. "I was there with some teammates, it was our end of season getaway. I wasn't even supposed to be there, I had missed my Portkey to Australia earlier, so had to stay another day. I ended up staying another week," she said, her eyes burning into Harry.

The sexual vibes between the two were off the chart. "Erm, perhaps we should give these two some time to talk," suggested Tonks.

"I don't think they intend to do much talking," muttered Rupert, thinking it highly inappropriate the way the two were looking at each other.

"No, we need to get to the bottom of this, right now," insisted Hermione.

"Relax, I'm not going anywhere, unless...has an owl arrived for me?" asked Ginny, eyes locked on Harry.

Hermione looked at her. "Why would an owl arrive for you here? Even if one had, we wouldn't have known it was for you, would we? We don't even know you!" she practically yelled.

"Now we have time to get to know each other," smiled Ginny cheekily. "Chill, Hermione."

It was totally the wrong thing to say to Hermione. "Chill? CHILL? You married my brother," she shrieked.

"It's not like I held my wand against his head, you know," said an amused Ginny. "He wanted it as much as I did, didn't you babe?"

"Yeah, I wanted it," he admitted. Harry's breathing was getting heavy as his eyes roamed her body. "I still do."

Ginny's eyes gleamed with lust. Sirius whistled, while Lily blushed.

"Don't call him 'babe', it's so inappropriate. He's Harry," insisted Hermione, on the verge of hysteria. She liked calm and order, and this Ginny had upset everything.

Ginny smirked. "Well, Harry, do you think there's somewhere we can go and...talk?" Her tone was suggestive.

"I think we can manage that...babe." He smirked right back.

"No, I think you should stay here, with your family and – Harry, are you listening? Come back here," ordered Hermione, as Harry grabbed Ginny's hand and they quickly left.

Ryan caught up with the couple, walking alongside them as they left. "Say Ginny, do you reckon we could go for a fly. I mean, you know, if you-"

"Not now, Ry," ordered Harry, and he almost dragged Ginny, in his hurry to get her alone. She looked over her shoulder and nodded at Ryan.

Ryan walked back to the family, who were all sitting back at the table, all in a daze. "Isn't she great," he said happily. "Who would have thought, Ginny Weasley, here! What a great surprise."

"Why's everyone so quiet?" asked Teddy, looking around.

Hope climbed onto Remus' lap. "Where's Hawwy?" she asked.

Remus kissed the top of his daughter's head. "Busy. He's busy with the lady."

"Getting busy," quipped Sirius. He ducked his head, anticipating a blow from Lily, and when it didn't come, he lifted his head, only to be hit by Selena. "Hey," he protested.

She kissed him in consolation. "Sorry, I had to," she said. Lily nodded at her.

"What's the big deal? Harry's married, they obviously have chemistry, I mean, we all felt it, right?" asked Sirius, looking around the table.

Tonks fanned herself. James snorted, trying to contain his laughter, until he saw Lily's mouth twitch. Then they all laughed.

"What is wrong with you?" shrieked Hermione, looking at them all. "This is not funny. My brother married some Quidditch player in Las Vegas. Let's hope they're up in his room, sorting this mess out!"

She became even more furious when they laughed even harder.

/*/*/*/*

Harry and Ginny were definitely not sorting any sort of mess out, but they were in his room. The moment the door was closed she was against the wall, in his arms, her legs around his waist as they mouths tangled for dominance. "Hi," she gasped, as she broke away to breathe.

"Don't talk," he said, covering her mouth with his own again. He ripped her shirt open and moved his mouth down to her neck. One hand cupped her breast, the other held her up.

She arched under him, turning her neck to give him easier access. She tried to get his tee shirt off, but there was not an inch of space between them. "Need to feel you," she breathed heavily.

He broke away from her neck, and pushed off from the wall. "Hold onto me," he ordered, swinging her around. She linked her ankles together, pressing her lips to his.

He growled as he lay her on his bed, and quickly shrugged off his tee shirt. She wiggled out her ripped shirt, eyes on his muscled chest.

"Merlin, don't wiggle like that," he said, his eyes closed as if in pain.

She undid her jeans, and the moment he opened his eyes, she wiggled out of them, giggling at the look on his face. He stood, and grabbed the end of the jeans, pulling them off.

She stopped giggling at the look on his face. "Now you," she said softly.

He eased his shorts down over his hardened member, taking his boxers off too. He stood before her, naked and aroused. She placed a foot on his abdomen, walking it up his chest.

He grabbed it when it reached his chest, kissing her toes. He then kissed her ankle, running his hand up her calf. Then, slowly, he spread her legs and moved between them.

He placed kisses on the inside of her calf, her knees and thigh. His breath hovered over her mound, as his fingers found the lace of her briefs. She lifted her hips so he could ease them down her legs, then he threw them away.

He stood over her, looking at her. There was no laughter any more, just hunger and need.

She sat up and moved to the end of the bed, leaning her hot cheeks against his abdomen. He closed his eyes, his hands gently running over her hair. The flowery scent he had never forgotten enveloped him. He needed her now.

He leaned over her, undoing her bra. He eased it off as she leaned back. She then moved up the bed, laying back on her elbows, watching him.

He knelt on the bed, then slowly crawled to her, easing again between her legs. She sighed to feel him, skin to skin, against her. Her hands caressed his chest before sliding up to his strong shoulders.

He moved up, so they were face to face. He kissed the end of her nose, then his lips hovered over hers. "Hi," he whispered before kissing her hungrily.

She whimpered with need, feeling him slide into her. Gasping, she arched under him, needing him deeper. "Faster," she urged.

"No. My way," he told her, "babe."

She was panting. "Harder," she urged.

He plunged in and out, harder and faster, causing her to inhale sharply. "Harry," she cried, when his mouth found her breast and suckled a nipple.

"Come for me," he said, breathing heavily. He felt his balls tighten and pistoned harder.

She brought her knees up to his side, holding him right where he was. "Make me," she coaxed, only to groan moments later as she reached her climax.

He followed her, finally collapsing at her side, his head resting on her taut stomach as he gained his breath back.

He closed his eyes when he felt her fingers brushing through his hair. He placed his lips against her soft skin, feeling himself harden again.

He looked up at her, her brown eyes alight. "We do have a year to make up for...babe," she said softly.

He reached for her, and they began to get reaquainted all over again.

/*/*/*/*

Next morning they strolled down together, hand in hand, just as the others were finishing their breakfasts. Hermione scowled to see Ginny wearing one of Harry's tee-shirts, then recalled she had no bags with her when she arrived.

"Hawwy!"

Hope's face lit up when she saw Harry and Ginny walk in the yard that connected all their rooms. He held out his arms and swung her up high, then settled her on his hip as he rained kisses over her cheeks, making her giggle.

"Happy Birthday, Hope. You're now a big girl of three," he said.

"Happy Birthday, sweetheart," added Ginny. Harry leant down so Ginny could kiss her cheek too.

They went to join the others, calling out greetings to all. Harry tried to ignore the teasing and knowing looks from his dad and Sirius, while Ginny simply grinned, saying nothing. Fortunately, their breakfasts came out then, and they were busy eating.

"So?" asked Hermione, pointedly.

Harry and Ginny turned to her. "Erm, what?" asked Harry.

"Did the two of you talk last night?" she asked.

Ginny nodded. "There was talking," she said. 'Memories of the night before assailed her. Harder, faster, more, yeah, babe, right there.'

Harry smirked. "Mouths were involved."

Ginny delicately wiped the corner of her mouth with her napkin, winking at Harry. "What's everyone doing today? Is there a big day planned for the birthday girl?" Hope looked hopeful at her parents.

"We were just discussing that. I suggested a tour of the The Louvre," said Hermione. "Mum, I've been dying to show it to you for ages. There are so many wonderful places of history in Paris, the art galleries, the churches."

"I wouldn't mind a tour of Versailles," suggested Tonks, but looked at Hope and Teddy, "but not today. Today is about Hope."

"I wouldn't mind a shopping trip," said Selena, and Ginny nodded, catching her eye.

"That's right, spend my family's ill gotten gains," sighed Sirius, then lit up. "Go for it."

"I think I have an idea," said Ginny, her eyes bright. "We should go to Disneyland!"

"Yeah, cool, can we? " came the pleas from Teddy and Ryan.

"It has a lot of attractions for kids of all ages. Rides for the boys, fun for Hope for her birthday. Disneyland is a place for everyone," said Ginny. She looked at Hermione. "Have you been there?"

Hermione shook her head. "No, it's not really my thing. Nor Rupert's," she added, and the man next to her agreed.

"Come on, if we all go, we'll have so much fun. Harry and I are in, right, babe?" she asked, linking her arm around his neck.

Hermione bristled at the use of 'babe' yet again, and even more when Harry nodded, kissed her cheek and began nuzzling her neck.

"We're in," announced James and Lily, while Sirius and Selena nodded too.

"Well, looks like we're going to Disneyland," announced Remus. Tonks looked excited too, and as Teddy and Ryan cheered, Hope clapped her hands.

"So, meet back here in half an hour and we'll go," said Harry, and they all got up and went their separate ways, buzzing with excitement.

Ginny slapped Harry's hands away as they headed back to his room. "I need to make a fire-call," she said.

"But we don't have to meet for half an hour, there's plenty of time," protested Harry, his hands under her tee-shirt, or rather, his tee-shirt.

"Save your energy for Disneyland," chuckled Ginny. "We are going to be doing a lot of walking!"