Chapter ten

After Sirius left to return to Crescent Fields, Harry and Megan used their cloaks to sneak around Hogsmeade so they could deal with Flint, Malfoy and Astoria Greengrass. Originally they were going to wait until the afternoon. And even though they had reviewed their memories so they would know where someone was on a specific date and time, things could change, especially since they have been changing a lot of things. They couldn't take the chance that the three they needed to deal with could change their mind and go back to the castle early. There were still a few they wanted gone, but those three had enjoyed torture and killing. So even though it was before they started, Harry and Megan knew they were still dangerous, especially to people like muggleborns or halfbloods that were connected to muggles. They never found out why Flint was in Hogsmeade since he was no longer a student, but Harry had a feeling he was there to meet Malfoy. He just didn't know why.

Once the three were dead, Harry cut the bodies into pieces then transfigured them into tiny sticks. Harry and Megan began to bury the sticks in different places. Once it was finished, they held each other for nearly an hour. They always needed that physical contact after killing people, even if it was people who would kill hundreds, they still didn't like murdering people.

After they were able to pull themselves together, they decided it was time to join their friends, and it was time everyone found out who their partners were.

'So in about an hour Gwen will pop into town to see you. Hopefully it will show Ginny just who you're related to.'

'Ginny did get on the team last time, it wasn't her fault that all the teams disbanded because of the war. If Ginny is serious about playing, then she will realise if she interferes with our relationship then she will lose her chance at playing for the Hollyhead Harpies. Gwen is my cousin but we've always been close, Ginny will see that.'

'It should work, but she is a thirteen year old girl who got jealous a lot back then. Anyway, are you ready for the attention?'

'Yes, I've known for a while what it will be like, it's fine love.'

'Alright, let's go then.'

Harry and Megan joined hands then walked towards the three broomsticks. They got a few looks from some of the students. A few girls glared at Megan, Harry just kept smiling at his girlfriend/wife. He wanted everyone to know that he was taken and Megan was the girl he had chosen.

They stepped into the Three Broomsticks, still with their hands joined then looked around. The place had fallen silent. Most people always stared at the-boy-who-lived. Now though they could see the teenager was just like other boys, he had a girlfriend.

Harry grinned as he noticed his friends who were staring at him and Megan, 'Let's go get the questions out of the way.'

Hermione had stood up as Harry and his girlfriend, Megan Jones made their way through the pub to where they were sitting.

'I'm sure you lot know Megan Jones, my girlfriend. Megan, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, Neville Longbottom and Ginny Weasley.'

'Hello,' Megan smiled then yelped when Harry pulled her down onto his lap which made him laugh, 'You'll get yours Potter.'

'Promise,' Harry smirked making Hermione's eyes widen.

'So a Gryffindor and a Hufflepuff, might make spending time together difficult,' Neville said.

'Not really, I would spend as much time with Megan as I do with you lot. It's just nights after curfew we're apart, and our separate classes.'

They began to talk, Hermione mainly asking how they met and how they got together. They had their story ready, which was that Megan had found Harry upset at the end of the last school year. They began talking, Harry explained about his godfather and Megan had explained about her parent's. When both realised they had things in common, they began to meet up every day. Harry and Megan could tell the friends believed their story.

'Meg's,' someone yelled.

'Gwen,' Megan yelled back as she jumped up from her boyfriend's lap to hug her cousin.

'That's Gwenog Jones, the captain of the Hollyhead Harpies,' Ginny said staring wide eyed at one of her hero's.

'She's Megan's cousin, they're really close. She tries to visit Megan every Hogsmeade weekend, unless the team is due for a big game then they practice.'

'So you were expecting her to turn up?' Ron asked.

'Yeah, Megan wrote to Gwen, told her about us, then Gwen wrote to me. We've been writing to each other for weeks,' Harry laughed, 'She said if her team wasn't exclusive for woman she would have offered me a spot straight away. She had been at one of our games last year and thought I could easily fit into a professional team. It got me thinking about it, but I still want to be a healer.'

'You'd give up playing professionally?' Ron gapped.

'Yeah, I mean you know I don't like attention, and professional quidditch players are celebrities. I would rather help people.'

Megan grabbed Harry's hand and pulled him to his feet, 'I want you to officially meet my boyfriend, Gwen.'

Gwenog hugged Harry surprising everyone, 'Megan's letters have told me how good you are too her, so you'll never have a problem with me Harry.'

'I love your cousin Gwen, so you have my oath I will always treat her with love, kindness and respect.'

'You are one of a kind Harry Potter. Sure you won't change your mind about playing? I could easily get you a try out for one of the teams.'

'I'm sure, but I'll keep it in my mind and keep playing, in case anything happens.'

'Fair enough. But sorry, I'm stealing your girl for a while.'

'I know, Megan explained how you like your girl talk,' Harry turned to his girlfriend, kissed her then smile, 'See you soon babe.'

'Very soon my love.'

Harry watched them leave before he sat down, 'I'll introduce you lot later. They always go off together then Gwen usually joins Megan and her friends. This time it will be us.'

'Do you think I could get an autograph?' Ginny asked, blushing brightly.

'She doesn't mind, she said it reminds her that if it wasn't for the fans than she wouldn't be doing what she loves. Plus it makes her a lot of money. So spending time with fans or signing autographs is something she doesn't mind doing. But she did speak with a few other players, and a few have written to me. They're all interested in the players at Hogwarts and they knew I played so when Gwen mentioned me, they thought it was the perfect time to introduce themselves. Gwen explained that I want to be a healer, but they still like to check out the players. So I'm expecting them to turn up next year since quidditch was cancelled because of the tournament.'

'It seems your girlfriend is helping you met famous people,' Hermione said.

'True, and it's got nothing to do with the-boy-who-lived. I like meeting people and making friends, I just get wary that they only want to know me because of this blasted scar. But these people are famous so I don't feel like they want to meet the boy who lived, just another quidditch player. But I plan to have plastic surgery done when I'm older. The surgeons won't look at me now.'

'What's plastic surgery?' Neville asked.

'It's an operation that specialised surgeons do to remove scars. It's a painful operation but they can usually remove the scar completely. Harry's scar was done by dark magic so magic can't help it, muggle surgery can. It's something he's always wanted gone.' Hermione explained.

'It's true,' Harry smiled at his female friend, 'I hate it, it reminds me I lived and my parent's died.'

'You're wonderful for helping out Gwen,' Megan smiled.

'When you said who you were dating, I realised you would have a lot of girls turn on you. But the Weasley girl has an advantage since Harry's best friend is her brother. If it helps you out cousin then I don't mind speaking with her. She has to know what junior players have to put up with and the big rule is no boys, not until their three years of training is up.'

'That's why I said you're wonderful. Harry's said her biggest dream is to play professional quidditch and she has followed the Harpies since she was five.'

'Let's go and join them then. Hopefully she will stop stalking your boyfriend.'

Megan and Gwen joined Harry and his friends, 'Gwen, I'd like you to meet Hermione Granger, Neville Longbottom, Ron and Ginny Weasley. Ginny wants to play for the Harpies when she's older. Ron would like to play for the Chudley Cannons.'

'It's nice to meet all of you. So three out of you five play quidditch.'

'Neville and Hermione don't really like to fly,' Harry smiled at his friend.

'I'm sure you both have a specialities that others don't. So Ginny, you would like to join my team. Do you plan to play for your house team in the next year or so?'

'I'm hoping to join the team, but the three chasers Gryffindor have now are brilliant and have worked together for four years. Two of them leave in two years so I'll try out then.'

'During the holidays fly as much as you can. If you want to play chaser then try all the different moves that chasers use. You are on the small size so you could play chaser or seeker.'

'Harry's brilliant, no one will ever get him off the team. But I have practiced with a snitch at home. I figured since Harry seems to land in hospital a lot, I might get to play. Sorry Harry.'

'It's fine, I do end up in that blasted hospital a lot.'

'I should warn you Ginny. We have a lot of strict rules for our junior players. Our main one is for the first three years there is no boys, none at all. You live at the dorm rooms and we have a strict curfew. We train every day along with many meetings on strategy. Being an all girl team we have to work harder, but also make sure we're not influenced by boys, in anyway. If you want to play for the Harpies then now is the time for you do to a lot of thinking to see if what you might give up to play professionally is worth it, for you.'

Harry and Megan saw Ginny glance at Harry then back at Gwen. They knew Ginny was young but they also knew she wanted to be a world class famous quidditch player. To do that she will have to give up her obsession with Harry. They also figured that now Ginny knew Harry and Megan were together, it just might be the push Ginny needs to think of her dreams of quidditch and not of her crush on Harry.