Death's Life Debt Keeperoliver Chapter 18

The train ride back to Hogwarts for their first four hours was just four girls sitting and talking about Potter Manor, and what to expect for the final part of their last school year. Ginny and Luna felt a bit weird finishing school with Harry, Hermione, Susan, and Daphne. It felt like it should have been this way all along. Not just in the same year, but together all of that time.

Ginny's acceptance of the bind had filled her heart with love for Harry, and was looking forward to her alone time with him to explain her reluctance originally. She felt he needed to know why she so easily accepted the comfort from Colin. She also hoped he would understand why.

Harry and Daphne were not with the four, as Daphne wished her time with Harry to take place on the trip back to Hogwarts. Harry had placed charms on the luggage car to keep people out so that they could be alone. He and Daphne made passionate love for four hours, and Daphne never felt so satisfied in her life. She was glowing from their love making when they returned to the car, and their other lovers. Rather than sit with Harry, she sat with Luna, and whispered their conversation, with Lune giggling through out Daphne little talk.

Harry took this time to sit next to Ginny. He took her hand and said the things she had been wanting to hear. "Ginny, I would like to spend the evening with you tonight so that we can talk. Just you and I. There are things I need to tell you about last year, and why I could not take you with us." He then turned to Hermione. "Hermione, tomorrow night I would like to spend the evening with you, alone, if that is alright. There are things we need to talk about as well." He took both their hands in his. "I don't want either of you to fear the talks. They will be heart felt, and sincere. I want to explain my feelings toward you both. I also want it to be on an individual basis. It is more intimate that way."

Hermione and Ginny agreed to this from Harry, and both looked forward to their time alone with Harry.

The trip back finally came to an end, and the lovers found a carriage for the trip back to school.

Once seated, Minerva made her welcome back speech and announcements for the end of the year. She was joined by Kingsley at the Professors table for a moment, then he made his way to the Gryffindor table and Harry and his ladies. He took a seat next to Luna, who smiled up at him as he took his seat. Kingsley took her hand and kissed the back of it. If he was expecting a blush on Luna's face, he was disappointed. All she did was look to the other girls and said, "I hope he isn't falling for me. I would hate to disappoint him."

Kingsley let out his deep laughter. "My dear Luna, though it would be easy to fall for such a beautiful young lady, such as yourself, I also know that your heart belongs to another. Such is the way of my life. Always too late for the one that could be with me for the rest of my life. Harry indeed is one lucky fellow."

Continuing with her smile, she answered, "He is, isn't he. Five times lucky. It couldn't have happened to a nicer gentleman though."

Kingsley laughed his agreement. Then he became serious as he said, "Harry, a matter has come up that you need to address. Your Aunt Petunia has requested your presence this weekend. I think you should accept. I seriously think you should accept."

Harry had a questioning look on his face, but, Kingsley did not respond to the look other than to fill a plate, and begin to eat.

Harry was about to say something when Luna interrupted his thoughts. "I think we should all go with you Harry, in case you need support."

Kingsley answered this. "Luna is more wise than you would expect. I think her idea is a very good one."

Kingsley then finished he meal and bid his goodbye to the group, after leaving more paper work with Hermione to which she rolled her eyes. "Someone please tell me why accepted this job in the first place?"

Ginny said, "Because you love a challenge."

Daphne said, "Because you like being in charge."

Susan said, "Because you like to unwrap a mystery."

Harry said, "Because I asked."

Luna said, "Because no one else was silly enough to take it. No one else wanted to be stuck behind a desk. No one else likes paperwork. How many more reasons do you need?"

"OH SHUT UP, ALL OF YOU!"

All six broke into laughter at their playful banter. They finally finished their meal, and made their way back to their living area. Ginny practically running to get there faster. She flew through the entry to their living area, and jumped onto the couch stretching out, making sure she saved some space for Harry. Luna tried moving her feet to sit down, and Ginny kept pushing her with her feet, scooting her down to the other end of the couch. Luna was laughing at her friend and her possessive take over of the couch.

Harry came in, and Ginny sat up so that Harry could sit on her left side, and then laid her head on his lap, once again stretching her legs out, pushing Luna further down the couch. Luna finally gave up, and grabbed Hermione's hand and pulled her up the stairs to her bedroom, to be joined by Daphne and Susan. Luna didn't use a silencing charm, and Harry and Ginny heard laughing, giggling, and then moans, and names. There was no wondering what they were doing, and Harry looked to Ginny to see her reaction. The look in her eyes told Harry that she didn't care what the others were doing. She only had eyes for him.

Harry started out, "Gin, I want you to know why I couldn't take you with us when Hermione, Ron, and I left for the hunt. I assume you heard Tom and I talk during the battle, and about the horcruxes. These are what we hunted for all that time. It wasn't what you would expect. We had very little to eat. There were times when we had nothing to do but sit and figure out what to do next, and where to go. There were times of great danger. Do you want the complete story?"

"Only if you wish to tell it Harry. I want to know what you had to go through, but, I want you to be comfortable in telling it. Would you rather tell your story in front of all of us, just one time?"

"If you don't mind, yes I would. It is a long story, with bad memories. I would also like to have Hermione here telling it with me for different prospectives. I will tell you why I couldn't take you though."

"I would like to hear that, and I would like to tell you why I was with Colin."

"I think know why. It all has to do with me. Let me start by saying, I really did, and still do love you very much. What I told you was true, I didn't want to put you in harm's way, by still being my girlfriend. Yes, I knew Draco, and the rest of the Slytherins saw you with me, but, when you returned to Hogwarts, and I didn't, I was hoping they would take it to believe what I said to you at the end of the sixth year was true, and that we had broken up. It was important for them to realize that. But that was not the only reason I couldn't take you with us. First you would have been on my mind the whole time, which would broken my concentration. I would always be worrying about you. I would constantly be looking over my shoulder making sure you were alright. And I honestly didn't think I was going to live in the end. Truthfully, Gin, who would. A 17 year old boy going on to face the greatest evil the world had ever faced. An evil so great, no one had ever defeated him. Not even Dumbledore. How was I supposed to survive against that. Ron mentioned you also had the trace on you, which I thought was bull. Didn't you tell me that you were using your Aunt's wand?"

"Yes."

"If that is the case, the how could you have the trace, when your Aunt is an adult? It doesn't make sense. So I can not use that in my defense."

"Harry, stop. There is no need to defend yourself, or your actions. Yes I was mad at you for breaking up with me, but do you know what, it was my vanity more than anything acting up. I mean think about it. I had broken up with both Michael, and Dean, and never felt bad about it, but the minute you break up with me, I was angry. My pride was hurt. I wasn't concerned about why so much as how could you. You had been my dream my whole life, and you shattered it. Was I a fan girl, Oh yes. Was I a stalker, maybe a little. Did I love you, I thought I did. Did you hurt me, yes, but not enough that I could hurt you like I did when you returned. I wanted to see you in pain, Harry, out of spite. You wanted me to be safe, and I wanted you hurt. And do you know what, when I did it, It hurt so bad I could not stand. To see you hurting, hurt me just as much. I should have known then that we shared something, but, I was determined to see you hurt, even though it hurt me too."

Ginny had tears forming in her eyes as she told Harry this, but, she continued. "Then, when I saw you with Luna and Daphne, I wasn't mad, but curious. You certainly got over me in a hurry, but there was still a look of hurt in your eyes. Then when you saved Susan, I felt lost. No not lost, abandoned. My stomach tightened, My chest constricted, and my mind went blank. This whole time I was hurting Colin, and didn't care. I knew what I was doing to him, you were doing to me. I was so ashamed of myself for what I was doing, I wanted to die. I had to tell Colin why I hurt him, and couldn't do it any more. I couldn't carry on this lie I was telling myself, that there was nothing between you and me. This was when I finally realized that we shared a bond, and being apart was what hurt me. This was when I accepted the bond, and hoped I wasn't too late. I had to let you know how I felt. I didn't know of the bond you shared with Hermione and Luna, and wouldn't have cared anyways. I knew that I had to get back with you, to save us both. Now you also share one with Susan, and if I'm not mistaken, with Daphne as well."

"Ginny, I know you find it hard to accept, but the bond I share with you all, only makes us stronger. My love for all of you grows each and every day. I had intended to wait until the end of the school year to make an announcement, but I may step that up. I have to make my intentions know to you all. I will start with you Gin. Once the school year ends will you Ginevra Molly Weasley agree to become Ginevra Molly Potter - Weasley, and become my wife?"

Ginny's tears were now flowing freely. She was smiling through the tears. She had a problem forming her words, but finally managed, "Harry I have been dreaming of this moment all my life. Fred and George use to ride me constantly about me never even getting to know you. Bill use to get onto them for spoiling my dream. So to answer your question, Yes Harry James Potter, I agree to marry you once the school year ends."

Harry pulled Ginny in for a kiss and it lasted about 10 seconds, when they heard a shout of joy, and they were buried under four other girls. They were all sharing Harry and Ginny's moment, when Harry got all their attention. "Ladies, since I am on a roll. would you all be seated. Thank you. Now Hermione Jean Granger, Would you do me the honor of becoming Hermione Jean Black - Granger. and marry me when school is completed?"

Hermione cried as she accepted Harry's proposal.

Luna Selena Lovegood, Would you do me the honor of becoming Luna Selena Peverell - Lovegood, and marry me when the school year is completed?"

Luna had to break the seriousness of the moment, "I have to think on it Harry, Why don't you go ahead and finish your round, and then get back to me?"

Harry pulled her into a hug, "You do know that you are the funniest girl I know, and I love you for that?"

"Of course you do Harry. Isn't that why Daphne called it I am your soul. Ginny is your heart, and there you find love. Hermione is your Knowledge, and there you find the way. Susan is your wisdom, and there you find hope. Daphne is your strength, and there you find the ability to put up with all of us. With me being your soul, I keep your spirits up."

Harry just shook his head, "Not only is she funny, she is also loving, smart, strong, and full of hope. Perhaps you all share this to some extent. Now, to continue. Daphne Renee Greengrass would you do me the honor of becoming said name and become my wife at the end of the school year, by agreeing to marry me?"

Daphne pulled Harry in for a kiss, and said her yes while in the middle of the kiss. She finally broke it off, though not entirely happy about it.

Harry then moved to Susan, "Susan Amelia Bones I ask you to keep your name also, but I hope you agree to become my wife at the end of the school year. Will you agree to marry me?"

Susan took Harry's hands and kissed them and said, "It would be my honor and privilege to become your wife, Harry James Potter."

Harry then got off his knees and started to sit down, when Luna called out to him. "You don't love me Harry. You forgot all about my answer."

Harry got back up and got down on his knee to wait Luna's answer.

"I don't know Harry, you can't be very sincere if you forget so easily. I may have to think on it some more. No, I can't do that. If I blow the chance for my father to get to be family with the Peverell name, he'll dis-own me, and then I will be alone. I guess I will have to say yes to keep him happy."

"So you Are marrying me to keep your father happy? And you are marrying me because of my being apart of the Peverell's? For the Name?"

"Of course Harry. But it does help that I love you very much." She then looked at Harry, "Harry, I am kidding about the name. I would marry you if your name was Smith or Jones. I am marrying Harry What Ever His Name Is. I am marrying my bond mate. And I do love you very much" And she fell on Harry and Landed kiss after kiss on his face and lips. They were joined by the rest of his ladies, and it was another hour before they went to bed.

The girls let Harry sleep alone this evening as he had an eventful day. It was early, so the girls stayed up and talked about what they were all just asked. They got Ginny to write her mum and begin the preparations. they each put in a suggestion ass to where they would like to get married. All five agreed to the Burrow, but Hermione also wished to be married in a muggle church for her parents and her family. So, Hermione was going to be married twice, but the girls supported her decision and hoped that Harry would as well.

It was late enough after their talk for the girls to either separate or share Hermione's room. Hermione had to expand her bed to accommodate all five girls.