Chapter thirty one

Down at the orchard, the two teams separated, while their spectators all sat in stands conjured by Arthur. Charlie and Harry kissed passionately before mounting their brooms and the two teams were up in the air. Lee released all the balls and the game was on. All the spectators laughed at seeing Evan's excitement over the game.

'Blimey, what are Uncle George and Uncle Bill doing with those balls and bats?' Evan shouted.

'Their beaters and the balls are called bludgers Evan and it's beaters jobs to hit the bludger towards the opposite team players to try and stop them scoring or at the seekers to stop them catching the snitch. Both Charlie and your dad are seekers and were both on the Gryffindor team at school. Now the game does not finish until one of the seekers catch the snitch. So George and Bill have to try and either knock them off their brooms or try to stop the chasers scoring,' Arthur explained.

'Can they get hurt by those bludger things?' Kate asked again looking worried but she stared at her son.

'They can, but usually it's not bad.' Arthur gave her a reassuring smile.

'Not like when McGlaggen gave Harry a cracked skull and he wasn't even a beater,' Hermione said staring up at the game.

'Why did he hurt dad then?'

'He was impossible, but he was brought in as keeper because you're Uncle Ron had been poisoned, then he thought he could play every position. As your dad was concentrating on the snitch, he hit your dad in the head. He woke up hours later in the bed next to your Uncle Ron, all he had was a headache. Madame Pomfrey who was the matron then, or healer, she fixed your father easily Evan. There are things our healers can heal fully and easily that doctors can't heal or it would need surgery, we don't have surgery in our world.' Hermione gave the boy a smile.

Everyone kept watching the fast paced game until they saw Harry and Charlie dive. They knew Charlie's team was up on points mainly because of Ginny so they knew Harry would want to get the snitch before Charlie. When they were only a couple of feet from the ground, Harry reached out and grabbed the snitch then both men pulled up as hard as they could before swooping their spectators and laughed when they saw all the kids laughing and cheering. Harry flew towards Evan, jumping from his broom before he stopped making Evan laugh then hug his father.

'So you won, right dad?'

'Yep,' Harry held up the snitch, 'Even though Charlie's team was higher in points, catching the snitch gives you another one hundred and fifty points, so my team won.'

'I hate going up against Ginny,' Ron huffed.

'Well, she is a professional player Ron, it's what she does,' Lee grinned then hugged his wife.

'I hate playing opposite Harry, he always beats me to the blasted snitch,' Charlie huffed.

'Oh baby,' Harry grinned, then wrapped his arms around Charlie, but got surprised when Charlie threw him over his shoulder then swatted his backside, 'Charlie.'

'Oh no, don't you two start that again,' Ron shook his head.

'You're not going to tie dad up are you Uncle Charlie?' Evan laughed.

'Um, no,' Charlie slowly lowered Harry to his feet, 'Remember what I said mate.'

'Sorry Uncle Charlie,' Evan laughed again, 'But the way you lifted dad, like he weighed nothing, you're strong.'

Charlie swooped and picked Evan up and threw him up into the air, 'Very strong,' he caught him easily to loud laughs from Evan, 'Working with dragons, I need to be strong,' Charlie flexed his arm showing his muscles.

'Oh baby,' Harry groaned then pulled Charlie's head to him and their lips were locked in a very heated kiss.

'Alright, before you two take off to shag, let the kids have a fly,' Arthur laughed. 'So go get your brooms,' Arthur and all the other adults laughed as the kids cheered and grabbed their own brooms. All the adults sat back down again except Harry and Charlie who were still snogging.

'Get a room you two,' Bill shouted.

'We will later,' Charlie smirked then put Harry over his shoulder and smacked his backside again.

'Oh you're asking for it babe,' Harry reached down and swatted Charlie's backside.

'And what are you going to do about it Potter.'

'Oh don't go challenging him Charlie, you'll end up with bruised wrists and ankles again,' Ron shook his head in amusement.

'Alright, none of us want to hear about how they tie each other up,' Hermione scolded.

After another hour of flying for the kids, 'Let's get in and have dinner,' Arthur laughed at the kids excited faces, so everyone put their brooms away, then Arthur led the way back to the house where everyone sat down. Molly and Jean Granger went about fixing dinner with Ginny and Hermione's help, while everyone else kept trying to reassure the Gibbs that Evan will be perfectly safe at Hogwarts if he got onto the team. They also weren't sure about Evan seeing such displays of affection, but all Harry said was that Evan was old enough to know what goes on with couples as long as he doesn't see anything more than a bit of snogging. Everything else was kept for the privacy of the bedroom.

Harry called Kate and Brian into the living room, 'Why was he upset?' Kate asked.

'It was hearing Ginny was pregnant and realised he'll have a brother or sister. Then it was because he realised she gave him up. I've explained more to him about that time and I'm going to sit down with him tonight and tell him a bit more. Even though we were classed as adults at the time, we'd all gone through some very serious and tense times during our younger years. Right after our war finished, all of us were still tense and trying to live a life that didn't involve danger, the first time since before most of us were born.'

'He seemed fine when he came out,' Brian said.

'He was and another reason he was upset was mainly down to seeing all his family and that he didn't grow up with them. He does love you and wants to be in your life, he's just enjoying his larger family and his heritage. I know this is hard for both of you, I do realise that. There's going to be a major part of Evan's life that you can't be part of, just witness. You mentioned the day I met you that you wanted a large family, why didn't you adopt more kids, if you don't mind me asking that is?'

'Our age, they thought we were getting too old to take on young children.'

'I don't want you to think I'm stepping into your private lives, but if you wanted to adopt more, I can help with that. Our magic lets us confund non magical people, show them fake papers and they believe their real. We can have anything made up so to them they would allow you to take more children and I believe it doesn't matter about age, it's the love a child will receive from the people raising them. Molly and Arthur are both about your age, but they take all their grandchildren quite often, overnight, days at a time, they are wonderful parents and grandparents. I've seen the way you are with Evan and Dawn, they are both great kids and that shows how they were raised, by loving and caring parents.' Harry could see the excited look on Kate's face, 'Why don't you talk it over, if you would like to adopt more children, let me know and I'll work it for you.'

'I might not have liked the idea of sharing my son, but I've seen how good a man you are Harry so I know he's in good hands, especially with his magic. If we decide to adopt, we will let you know, thank you,' Brian stuck his hand out and shook Harry's.

'Thank you for your words and I will always make sure even is safe, now let's get in, I'm sure dinner is ready,' Harry smiled and led the Gibbs back into the large kitchen.

'Everything okay dad?' Evan looked from Harry to his parents back to Harry.

'Fine Evan, we just needed to sort some things out,' Harry gave Evan a smile then saw Seamus, Parvati and Susan step inside, 'Excuse me,' Harry hurried over and started speaking softly, 'Ron,' he called.

'Yes boss,' Ron got up and joined the aurors then they all stood talking

'Arthur,' Molly said anxiously.

'Let's just wait to hear what the Harry has to say Molly dear,' Arthur gazed at Harry and the aurors.

'We need a roster,' Harry took the clipboard from Susan and started writing, 'Okay, two at all times,' Harry and the aurors turned, 'Minister, you will have two aurors with you at all time. I will need to speak with Mildred and work on your schedule, you will also have an auror with you at the office.'

'Harry, what's going on?' Molly asked as she stepped next to her husband.

'In a moment Molly, if you leave your office but stay within the ministry, then one auror, if it's outside the ministry, than two aurors. At home you're safe with the extra enchantments, if you need to leave here, notify me straight away. We're working on a roster now. Auror McDonald and Auror Patil will be here at eight tomorrow morning to escort you to the ministry, Auror McMillian and Auror Weasley will escort you home.'

'Of course, now can you explain what is going on?'

Harry looked at Susan who answered, 'We received a tip that you're in danger Minister.'

'Until we can assess the situation, we have to assume the danger is real,' Harry said seriously.

'Why does dad seem like a completely different man to how he was before?' Evan asked looking confused.

'You're seeing his auror side Evan,' Charlie said softly, 'Could there be real danger Harry?'

'Until we start to investigate, it's hard to say. So we take every precaution when it comes to the minister's life. I'll be at your office by the time you get there Minister, working with Mildred on your appointments, to see if they can be changed or rescheduled. We're also doing background checks on anyone that you need to see. Anyone that you do need to see will be checked to see if they have been placed under the imperius curse. You need to be vigilant and keep your eyes open. It might be wise to eat lunch in your office but if you would prefer the ministry's dining room, then an auror will be with you.'

'Alright Harry, I trust you. Can you keep me updated?'

'Of course Minister, regular reports.'

'What about my visit to Hogwarts?'

'I will be escorting you that night. You should be safe at Hogwarts, Kingsley and Simon will be there, so even though they are no longer aurors, they know what to do.'

'Very well, I will wait until your aurors get here in the morning,' Arthur noticed his wife's worried look, 'They will keep me safe Molly.'

'With our lives Minister,' Harry said seriously, 'That is what we do,' Harry turned back to his aurors, talked quietly again, then the three left before Harry and Ron sat down again, 'Seriously Arthur, take every precaution, don't take anything for granted, even with people you know.'

'I will Harry, I wouldn't put my life or your lives in danger.'

'Good,' Harry gave him a smile.

'Man, that is so hot,' Charlie said gazing at Harry.

'What love?' Harry asked raisins his eyebrows.

'I've never seen this side of you before, very assertive, all serious, so much authority in your voice, bossy,' Charlie sat there gazing into Harry's eyes.

Harry chuckled, 'Like that do you babe,' he leant in and whispered, 'What me to get all bossy with you later?'

Charlie groaned, 'Yes please.'

'Who would have thought that Charlie would like to be dominated,' Bill laughed making everyone around the table laugh.

'Hey, Harry handcuffed him to the bed before remember,' Ron shrugged.

'No details Ron,' Molly scolded.

'Why do you act different dad?' Evan asked.

'Even though I'm family, I still need to act professional Evan, I have to be official, that's my job and since all that was very serious, I had to do my job as head auror.'

'But Uncle Ron didn't call you by your name, he said boss.'

'As Harry was acting like my boss and not my brother in law, I had to call him boss, sir or auror Potter, I prefer boss and Harry hates being called sir.'

'Those uniforms Harry, they looked a lot different to what I remember,' Ginny said.

'I redesigned them years ago. Those old robes were frankly dangerous to fight in. So after talking to Kingsley, he said I could go speak with Madame Malkin about designing something that would work. They even have a wand strap build into the sleeve and one on the leg. Some of the aurors like to carry two wands in case they lose their first one, which I kept saying that won't happen, not with their training.'

'Has any auror lost their wands?' Lee asked.

'No and if they did then they would be on desk duty and back into full on training, with me,' Harry shrugged.

'None of us want that, Harry has all of us flying backwards and bouncing off the walls,' Ron said, 'I don't know how many times I went home with a backache.'

'I know, I had to massage you then had a go at Harry the next day.'

'All he needed was to get faster Hermione, which he has. We might have fun when we train but we do realise the seriousness of our situations we can find ourselves in at any given moment.'

'Did it take much to adapt to being head auror?' George asked.

'Not really, I'd been in charge a few times when Kingsley was with the minister and Simon was out in the field. The only difference I have now is more meetings and I have to do all the paperwork, rosters, assignments, everything that's involved, I just hate all the paper work that goes with it,' Harry and all the adults noticed Evan and the other kids all talking about how different Harry had been, like they had been watching two completely different men. Harry couldn't help smiling at the kids, then he just seemed to straighten and his face became hard and cold as he gazed at each of the kids in turn and they seemed to shrink in their seats making all the adults laugh.