Chapter 2
It was almost one in the morning and the Hogshead was full, it was that time of the night when people came to drown their sorrows in cheap liquor and smoke. No one would think that the savior of the wizarding world would be found there at this time, not from the image that he world had of him, the perfect family, his gorgeous lovely wife, two sons and a baby on the way. The way the prophet framed it was extraordinary, it seemed perfect and the front page was full of happy family pictures of them to announce Ginny's pregnancy. He had even got a card form Oliver wood to congratulate him and ask him to had some more so that he could have the best Quidditch team ever. This one had made Harry smile then his smile vanished as he remembered the memory just after.
Ginny had a serious face when she told him she was pregnant. He had a face splitting grin, swooped her up and spun her around, his ecstasy wearing off only after she didn't respond to the kiss. He steadied himself and searched her eyes, he looked sad, grieved and before he could even ask her what was wrong- it clicked. It was over a year that he did not have an kind of sexual encounter with his wife, he slowly back away "Who?"
"Harry listen- "
"Who was it Ginny?" he was on the verge of screaming.
"Smith. Zacharias Smith, it was at that party we attended at the Parkinsons. Oh Harry believe me it was not intentional, everyone was dead drunk and it just happened, I don't even remember it, I just remember waking up together and going out to find you. Harry I'm so sorry.." she broke down crying.
"What party? When did we- " then he remember.. that awful night that he never wanted to remember. "I need some air", were his only words as he took his coat and apparated to the Hogshead. The Parkinsons had thrown a huge party to celebrate the birth of their grandchild, Esme Carnaphilia Nott, a real surprise and delight to Pansy and Nott. Harry and his wife had attended only to show that there were no grudges being held from the war, it turned out to be that kind of party where everyone had gotten drunk. Ginny did not know the whole story about that one. She knew from what Harry had told her that he had woken up in the gardens. She didn't know that he has woken up in the gardens half naked with a sore arse, nor did she know with whom he had woken up. Harry shuddered.
But he had other things to worry about right now, Ginny was pregnant and it was not his child, could he be able to maintain this happy façade to the world anymore? He finally had found the courage to admit to himself that their relationship was not working. Their first child was out of love the thrill of newly wedded bliss, the only proof that there was something between him and Ginny. And James was the perfect mix of them. Albus however was the result of a new year's drunk night out. Between James and Albus there had been 5 years and after the first year of marriage the next four years were almost sexless, maybe a dozen encounters and that's it. However they both did love Albus , he was their little angel and almost five now. And now a new kid? Harry swallowed two more shots of firewhiskey.
He was lost, he didn't want to go home, he couldn't go to the Weasleys, nor to the friends who knew him he didn't want to explain that situation. He apparated to the only person he knew wouldn't ask him questions. He knocked and a house elf appeared. "Please tell your Mistress that Harry Potter is requiring her presence". The elf bowed and vanished in a pop, few seconds later Harry was engulfed in a hug, the enchanting scent of luxurious perfume overwhelming him. "Harry! It's been so long! How's my favourite wizard doing?" Harry sighed realizing he missed what he could call the closest thing to a best friend. "Can I stay the night? I'm worn out, no I'm not okay and not ready to talk about it.." She nodded and guided him inside, to a room that he supposed was the guest room. After making sure he was comfortably installed and directing the house elf to bring him food she set to depart to her chambers but Harry stopped her before leaving. "Thank you Pansy" she just smiled to him and closed the door.