Chapter 48 More girls in his manor and bed, the fight in family and the basilisk

13th January 1998, Potter Manor

The girls have showered. Ginny and Luna both in a small one and Hermione took the large one on Luna's insistence. Ginny says after the shower "I guess the shower will be big enough for Harry and me."

Luna agrees about the shower she uses while Hermione only thinks 'Ginny we need to wait until he stopped with the potions regime and he is how Luna said his true self.'

Ginny smiles almost happier. She says "so I didn't imagine it. He really has grown and developed muscles or at least the muscles are more noticeable."

Luna and Hermione just nod with big smiles. They are happy that Harry is slowly reaching his real height and that the Goblins were nice enough to provide potions to undo what the Dursleys and Dumbledore did.

Harry went to shower after them. Hermione says "Harry we will already go downstairs. We see you at breakfast."

Harry says "sure I will be down shortly."

They all kiss him before leaving him to it.

13th January 1998, the wives bedroom, Potter Manor

They enter. Ginny followed Hermione and Luna as she hasn't been here before. When Ginny walks in she sees her trunk at the end of one of the beds just like in Hogwarts.

Ginny says "how did Dobby know my trunk needed to be brought here?"

Just out of the bathroom Katie sees Ginny. She almost runs to Ginny and gives her a big hug. She says "Ginny I am so happy you are here. So this is your trunk. I already thought so."

Ginny asks "why did you think that?"

Katie says "we named this room, for now, the Potter wives room and you are the only Potter wife left. Wait a second your trunk is here but you didn't know. Your bed looks unslept in…. YOU SLEPT WITH HARRY. ALL THREE OF YOU! DOES THAT MEAN HE IS READY FOR MORE GIRLS?"

Hermione says "Katie stop that. Yes, Ginny joined us in the bed. I told you this would happen Ginny."

Luna says "Ginny just needed it after being away from her husband for such a long time."

Hermione says "and Harry is not. This was Ginny, Luna and me. He knows us and we are his friends. Maybe if you were with the two of us it could also work as you were a very good friend. Susan and Astoria weren't his friends before becoming his wives …. at least not good friends like we were."

Susan thinks over the bond 'I wanted to but Ronald scared me away and I let peer pressure get to me in the fourth year when I had the chance.'

Astoria thinks 'I wanted nothing more but the house rivalry would make Daphne and me a target including our closest friends. You won't want that in Slytherin,'

Hermione says including in her mind "we can ask Harry if he minds if you three are in his bed this night but maybe it is time we start with only one at night in his bed and only do it sometimes more than one."

Susan says "I wouldn't mind sharing with all of you. The bed is large enough I just don't think we all can get to Harry."

Luna says "I don't mind I would like to snuggle up to you Susan or you Hermione. I know Harry loves me even if I can't snuggle up with him."

Hermione says and thinks "we will think about this but not today, I think we have more than enough things to do today."

Hermione blocks everyone else and says "my or…. maybe it is Harry's present, is in that closet near your bed."

Every bed has its own 'small' closet for clothing and similar things. Ginny opens it and sees it is completely full of clothes.

She says "I think you mistake Hermione. I think Luna put some clothes here. Oh no, they look bigger. I think these are some of your clothes from a couple of years ago or maybe Katie's clothes although I never remember wearing this kind of clothes after we showered after Quidditch training or match."

Hermione walks to Ginny and says "don't they are in your size?"

Ginny took a shirt and pants and says "yeah they are why?"

Hermione says "because these are for you."

Ginny shocking turns around and says "I cannot accept that."

Hermione says "of course, you can. Also, these aren't my old clothes also I never had your size. I bought these clothes as I remembered your measurements from Bill and Fleur's wedding when your mother asked me to help with putting away some laundry. I saw all the sizes also from your underwear although I didn't touch it. This is all for you."

Ginny says "I don't mind you seeing my measurements and size but I still can't accept this. You shouldn't use your money, we may need it for the war."

Luna says "It is our money now if our husband allows it. It is our Harry's money first and for most."

Ginny asks "what do you mean?"

Hermione says "when Harry saved Luna, Katie, Penny, Fay, Narcissa and Bellatrix none of them had more clothing than they had on although Katie, Fay and Penny's clothes had a lot of cuts or you can barely say they were clothing. Bellatrix had a lot of cuts."

"It didn't show as much as for Katie as an example but still. Narcissa escaped and had no clothes. Luna still had her clothes in the trunk Dissey managed to get out of Hogwarts. Katie, Penny and Fay's clothes were burned and when we found Leanne her clothes were also probably burned beside what she wore which also barely covered anything."

"We talked and we had no other choice than to go shopping for clothes. As Luna knew you would come we also bought some clothes for you. This is all yours. We would have bought more but with Tom outside we have other priorities than clothes and only bought the essentials with clothes that are easy to fight in and some uhhhhh ….. 'lingerie' for our time with Harry when he is ready WHAT HE IS NOT."

"Some girls bought more but as I know you don't really care about clothes I choose for you what I thought you would like. After the war, we can look for more especially when we go to sleep on the family floor as I suspect they have larger closets. And what Luna meant is that Harry provided the money by turning some amount of Galleons into muggle money what is called Pond Sterling. I still don't know how much. Narcissa wasn't allowed to tell us and when we asked he didn't answer."

Ginny says "but that still doesn't mean I can accept it."

Luna says "see it as one way our love shows his love. It is because Harry wanted to and not because he needed to although some did need it. See it as if your husband wanted to spoil his wife a bit. You should also see Harry in the new clothes we bought for him. He looks so much better in his clothes. Clothes that fit him instead of those old rages from his cousin."

Katie says "you should have seen him the first time I was barely able to control myself or would have jumped him right then and there which many don't want to see. Gabby our baby Veela was even having a harder time than me. I find it commendable that she didn't jump Harry there. It seems she really tries to fit in with our new family."

Hermione is thinking and nods while Luna just has her dreamy smile.

Ginny says "if you really think so and Harry would be happy if I wear some of it. I can wear a few things as I need some things but the others need to be returned. I don't love Harry for his money so he shouldn't have spent it on me at least."

Suddenly they hear Harry and he says 'Gin they are for you and will not be returned also I have enough money as it is. To be honest I won't miss the money. All the girls can keep all the clothes they bought.'

Luna says "Ginny now you have no reason to not wear them."

Ginny can't suppress a smile and says "I guess you are right Luna. Thank you Hermione for getting me almost a whole new wardrobe."

Hermione says "well it isn't a whole new wardrobe as we don't have the space and you have clothes that you had before in your trunk also a whole new wardrobe is a bit bigger but like I said when we decide to move into the family floor or Harry asks us too as also somethings every girl should have we didn't buy as we do not need for it now with Tom on the outside like a dress or a little black dress that for muggle girls is a necessity and a must-have. Even I had one but need a new one after Tom especially as I have a husband now."

"Anyway, we don't have the room unless we use an expansion charm but I don't think it is needed. The elves are very effective and clean our clothes very soon. Most of the time when I have to change my clothing the clothes are washed and returned not later than the second night unless if I change in the morning then I got it the next day."

"Let's go to breakfast, I just wanted to show you this Ginny and also know where you will sleep when you are not in Harry's bed."

Ginny nods and says "alright."

Katie asks "aren't you going to change your clothes for some new clothes?"

Ginny says "no, I don't see the need. These clothes I only wore earlier this morning nothing more to they are still fine."

Ginny still had Harry's jersey with her and put it on her pillow.

Katie asks "you still have it? Did Harry want it back?"

Ginny says "yes I still have it and no Harry didn't mind he didn't even know I had it. He thought a house-elf took it to wash it. He said I could keep it."

Katie says "ah now I wish it did it too. I had the opportunity."

Hermione rolls her eyes but can't deny she wouldn't mind having one of her own. She says "Katie get dressed then we can all four go to breakfast Harry expects us downstairs."

Katie immediately dresses and they leave the wives' bedroom.

13th January 1998, kitchen, Potter Manor

They walk into the kitchen and only see a tired Remus eating with Tonks next to him being a bit like a clingy girlfriend or in this case a wife. Remus seems to like it a lot but as he is tired you can barely see it.

Remus looks up and sees Ginny. He says "hey Ginny. It is good to see you how are you doing?"

Ginny smiles and says "now I am here, much better."

Tonks can only smile and says "I guess you were with Harry?"

Ginny nods and says "yes we all slept with Harry besides Katie. It was only a few hours but I felt so much better after Harry hold me."

Ginny gets a goofy smile that Tonks can't suppress a laugh while she still holds onto Remus's arm. Remus although tired can't suppress a large smile. Remus knows Harry love having Ginny here and he is happy for his cub. He also knows Ginny can be a big help with training the other girls just like Hermione and Luna. He knows Harry will do the same as the DA or at least that is what Hermione asked Harry to do. Harry although reluctant he did it as he knows that they will also need to fight and Hermione will be happy as he did.

Hermione says "come on Ginny. Let's take a seat. I think you can sit next to Luna if Katie and Susan don't mind."

Katie says "sure I don't mind for my sister-wife."

Hermione asks in her mind and Susan thinks 'although I prefer to sit closer to Harry I don't mind.'

In the next couple of minutes, the others come in. Some ask how Remus is doing. He says he is fine but a bit tired every time. When Bill comes in he looks shocked. Ginny hasn't noticed him yet as she is talking with Luna on the one hand and Susan on the other.

Bill asks shocked "Ginny what are you doing here?"

Ginny looks happy as says "hey Bill. What do you think I am doing here. I am here to be with my husband as I should have been from the first day it happened."

Bill asks "I understand but as Mom isn't here or she would be trying to cook how did manage she let you go here?"

Ginny says "well, she didn't really allow me to go but she couldn't stop me when I called for Dobby to take me here."

Bill asks "can you explain?"

Ginny thought this would mention and actually hoped Bill wouldn't pick up on it but unfortunately she isn't that lucky. She noticed a couple of seats are still open like both ends of the table. She suspects Harry will sit there as Remus or Kingsley the oldest at the table doesn't sit there. Lord Potter in the Ancestral Manor should sit there and that is Harry.

She asks "I guess not everyone is here? Maybe we can wait until that as I don't want to explain more than once although for those who want it I will tell all the details over and over again. I should not be proud of It but I kind of am maybe because they deserved it."

Harry walks in and Hedwig is on his shoulder. He is scratching her and she seems to like it very much. Ginny hears a meow and sees Crookshanks entering immediately going to Hermione. Crookshanks jumps up and Hermione starts petting him. When Crookshanks sees Ginny he lies between Hermione and Ginny which makes Luna who sits between them also pet him. He gets petted by Hermione, Luna and Ginny and seems to very much enjoy it as he purrs very loud.

Harry's other wives walk over to Harry and give him a small kiss as Hedwig is still on Harry's shoulder. Hedwig doesn't seem to mind the girls, but that doesn't mean she wants to be ignored by Harry. When Harry gets kissed and stops scratching Hedwig, Hedwig starts to push her head against Harry's head which makes him scratch her after the kisses.

The last one who walks inside is Daphne. Her mother, Tracey and Astoria needed to convince her to come down. Astoria told her earlier that Hermione slept with Harry so she is probably not mad anymore. Astoria went down earlier but her words together with her mother and Tracey's words made Daphne come down.

She stops right at the door when she sees Ginny. Ginny sees her and says "hello Daphne" trying to be civil for Harry's sake and Hermione seems to like her enough to accept her as Harry's future wife.

Ginny tries to give a smile but Daphne wants to run back to her room scared Hermione couldn't stop Ginny from hexing her. Ginny's smile seems more malicious than anything else. Ginny's bias about Slytherins makes the smile look malicious. Hermione gives Daphne a genuine smile and Harry doesn't look mad at her while he got every right. Those two with Astoria not trying to warn her to get away are the only reason she doesn't run. She gently takes a seat but she tries to show her real self but for everybody else, it looks weird her not showing her cold demeanour and behaviour.

Hermione says "everyone seems to be here despite those who need to stay in the hospital wing. Tarpy, Kreacher?"

Tarpy and Kreacher pop in and ask what they could do for Lady Hermione.

Hermione asks "it is possible to get the large painting from the living room to be here for the breakfast."

Tarby says "Tarpy and Kreacher can make a wall to put the painting on for the breakfast and lunch. Tarby advises Lady Hermione to not keep the paint much longer after lunch."

Hermione asks "if you could do that Tarpy and Kreacher I will be thankful."

Kreacher bows and says "as Mistress wants" and pops out. Tarpy follows and says "as Lady Hermione wants" before also popping out.

Almost three minutes later Kreacher and Tarpy pop in. Only a second later Dobby and Tarby pop in. They wave their hand and a wall appears at the head of the table on the other side.

Hermione says "wait for a minute, Ginny. Kreacher can you ask Dorea to gather all the Potters. Tarpy, can you do the same to Charlus or his mother?"

Tarpy and Kreacher pop out. Hermione thanks Dobby and Tarby before sending them back to what they were doing.

Almost five minutes later the painting seems to be filling up with people. Ginny is wondering what this is. She has only seen it at Hogwarts and wonders who they are until she notices many of the males have the same hair as Harry although not as untameable as Harry's.

It takes a couple of minutes before the painting is mostly full. Lastly, Charlus walks in. He looks and says "yes a redhead indeed. She reminds me a bit of Lily and she probably has the same temper."

Charlus can't help but laugh. Dorea wants to warn him to not embarrass the poor girl but she can't help but laugh especially when she notices the fire in the girl's eyes that almost put Lily to shame when she was mad. Dorea is happy she is a painting and technically Ginny's grandmother-in-law as the fire in her eyes looks just like before Lily started to hex James or Sirius for that matter although Sirius always was hexed worse than James every single time even before James and Lily got together.

Hermione says "well Ginny I think we all like to know what happened."

Ginny says "ever since Ron returned and he couldn't tell me anything about Harry or you Hermione I got mad. Every day I tried to ask him but he ignored me and I only saw him when we had breakfast, lunch and dinner. My mother was always in the kitchen working or cleaning. We weren't at the Burrow but at a safe house from the order. I guess everyone knows about the order?"

Hermione says "yes I told them and Remus added what he knew."

Ginny says "alright. I can continue then. The worst part was my mother was badmouthing both Hermione and Harry. I thought would protect his so-called best friend and his what he thought girlfriend however he never did and often even agreed."

"I promised my father I would stay as long as possible but early this morning they went too far that I couldn't stay there any longer. I got one of the Lady Potter rings from Harry. He gave it to Dobby so he could bring it to me. My dad didn't tell me until this morning it could be disillusioned so I put it on the desk of my room in the safe house. I didn't need to share my bedroom and I always close the door so I thought it would be safe. I don't know if I let my door open or Ronald went into my bedroom although I don't know why he would, however, when he came down as last for breakfast he showed the ring to my mother. My mother took it for me while I aske….. demanded it back. She even said she wanted to sell it after the war. Apparently, she didn't notice the crest as she thought it wasn't from Harry especially as Ronald accused me of betraying Harry."

"I will never do it though. I couldn't hold back and I attacked Ronald. I stunned him, bound him and used a bat bogey hex. I put a lot of power in it that slammed him back to the wall and black Crookshanks came out of his nose. I also cast a Reducto as I had every intention to kill him as he also said I shouldn't have kept the ring hidden from mother … and him. I managed to not kill Ronald but the Reducto did hit the wall he slammed to and made it disintegrate which also hurt Ronald a bit. But that wasn't all. I kind of also attacked my mother. I didn't stun her but did use the Full Body-Bind Curse (Petrificus Totalus). I wanted her to see what she did me do and what her actions made me do. I know it hurt my dad that it happened like this but I couldn't stay any longer. And now I am here and very happy."

Ginny looks around the table. Some looked shocked, some looked amazed while the girls that like Harry had a complete another look it almost looks like they agreed what she did was the least her mother and Ron deserved. Ginny was however the most surprised by Luna's angry expression, Bill looking puzzled, Fleur unsuccessfully suppressing a large smile, Hermione's and Harry's neutral but clearly disapproving expressions.

Ginny thinks Harry, Hermione and Luna don't like the way she did but Hermione thinks 'Ginny while I am not happy with what you did I cannot fault you as I would have probably done worse to them and they more than deserve it. I am sure we all agree. Luna is not mad at you but at Ronald and Mrs. Weasley especially threatening to sell a Lady Potter ring, your Lady Potter ring.'

Astoria thinks 'you may not agree Hermione but I think they got off easy. If my mom and dad got hold of my Lady Black ring and threatened to sell it. If I asked it back and they didn't I will hurt them until they did. So I agree with what Ginny did. Luckily you were emancipated and therefore the Trace was removed or your magic would have been noticed if anyone in the Ministry still uses the Improper Use of Magic Office even if they use it to track down muggleborns you will still be found out.'

Susan thinks 'I can understand you Ginny but I am not sure if it was the best idea. I mean my Auntie always said that your family can be great allies and Harry does like your family not counting Ronald and Mrs. Weasley. He may not like attacking your brother and mother.'

Katie thinks 'I think Ronald and Mrs. Weasley should be happy Ginny was the one to attack them as I am sure we, especially soulbonded to Harry would have hurt them much more if not killed them. Harry, I know you wouldn't kill them outright but even you can't deny that it will be close call. Anyway, I think Ginny was right to do so and I wonder how she couldn't kill them by taking her ring and the potions.'

Luna thinks 'Ginny I think you did what needs to be done at least the Nargles say so and I cannot help but agree.'

Finally, Harry thinks 'girls Gin did what she thinks is best and I am happy she is here but also that she did everything to protect her Lady Potter ring from being taken and even sold although I don't think many would buy it as it can only be worn by a Potter, soulbond with a Potter or I deem worthy as my Lady Potter. Also, I think most will immediately notice the Potter crest as I understand most know the more important crest what apparently my family is.'

With Harry not being mad and neither approving nor disapproving of Ginny's action, the others let it rest.

What Harry thought Charlus strengthens when he says "Lady Ginny your mother will not be able to sell it at least not in Diagon Alley and only very few in Knockturn Alley will dare. The Potter crest is widely known and only a very few will be stupidly enough to buy it as the magic is very strong even if they manage to break the magic it will be useless afterwards. The magic is House magic and also goblin magic which means that the moment they enter Gringotts with the ring and a goblin sees the ring but not the magic, the wearer will be arrested or killed by the Goblins, if not also tortured as Goblins would want to know who the magic broke and more importantly where. Also, only a Potter will be able to wear or like my Grandson here who he chosen as his wives."

Ginny says "oh Lord Potter … sir, Ginny is fine."

Charlus says "Charlus is fine Ginny after all you are my"

Dorea made a noise that sounds a bit like Umbridge but much more pleasant.

Charlus says "….. our granddaughter in law."

Dorea asks "where is your ring, Ginny? I don't see your ring on your hand."

Everybody looks at Ginny. She thinks for a minute and says "it should be on the desk near the door in Harry's bedroom. I forgot it when I left the room with Hermione and Luna to get dressed. I will get it later."

Dorea says "alright Ginny but please do. I want to see all my granddaughters-in-law with a Lady Potter ring and if I understand correctly also from the other houses like Astoria for the House of Black and Susan for House Bones. I know Su, Daphne and Tracey are also his wives but they don't have a soulbond … yet."

Ginny says "of course…. Uh sorry, I don't know your name unless you prefer Lady Potter."

Dorea laughs and says "it is Dorea, dear. To call me Lady Potter will be kind of awkward with you, Hermione, Luna and Katie all being Ladies Potter."

Ginny smiles and says "you are probably right, Dorea. I will make sure the next time you see me I wear the ring."

Harry says "let's eat. Well ….. it is now earlier brunch than breakfast. Ginny when we are done I need to show you something."

Ginny asks "is it Sirius's gift?"

Harry says "no, if you want that you need to talk to Hermione She has it in her bag. I just think you need to see it. So I want it to show you first and only with me before the others see it."

Ginny asks in her mind if the others know. All said they do but will not tell her.

During brunch, Ginny tried asking Harry in her mind or out loud but he also didn't answer her. She asked others and almost everybody knew.

Near the end, Hagrid walks in and when he sees Ginny he says "Ginny it is so good to see you. Luna thought you would be here today and I am sure Bill, Fleur and Harry are especially happy to have you here."

Bill says "I am but I am sure Harry is the happiest. While she is my little sister she is his wife."

Fleur says "Beel she is your favourite sibling."

Bill says "Fleur that was a secret."

Ginny laughs when Hermione says "the worst kept secret in the Weasley family everyone knows Ginny is your favourite."

Bill asks "really?"

Hermione, Harry and Fleur all nod.

Bill sighs and says "oh bloody hell. I thought I didn't show it or at least as little as possible."

Nobody responds to it and continues eating.

Meanwhile, Fang beside Hagrid gives a happy bark before rushing to Ginny to try to get a pet from her which she happily does. After a few pets, Fang goes to the next until Harry. He says "Astoria you can pet him."

Astoria's hands shake but the moment she pets Fang her hand stop as Fang let her. After Astoria, he goes back to Hagrid who had just taken a seat and started eating. Fang gets a bowl of food from Dissey who helps her mother Wissy during mealtime, especially with the number of people (and animals) in and around the manor.

Harry is done and because Ginny had already eaten some at the order safe house before leaving she was done before Harry was even halfway done. Remus left halfway with Tonks to get some sleep while Tonks needs to rest.

13th January 1998, Potter Manor

Harry says "will you follow me, Gin?"

Ginny happily but nervously nods and stands up. Harry thinks in his mind to his other wives 'I will let you know when the others can come in. As I remember Daphne really wants to see it.'

The other wives nod and will continue to eat or if they were done just talk.

Harry and Ginny leave the kitchen. Harry stops in the middle of the entrance hall. He uses Occlumency to remember what the seal has taught him to find the way to the dungeon. Ginny waits on Harry. It takes a few minutes before Harry finds the information he needs.

He walks to the left side of the giant stair and sees one of the three entrances to the dungeon. One other is passed the kitchen and the last one is hidden that only a Potter with Potter Blood can find not even Potter's by marriage.

He walks down the stairs with Ginny right behind him. They reach a heavy metal door. Harry grabs the door handle. The door glows before Harry can easily open the door that is much lighter than the metal would make it look. They walk through a small corridor almost 40 feet long.

When they have walked through the corridor they step into a large room. Ginny is shocked. To both sides are five cells and in the middle of the room lies the basilisk. Ginny is shocked and afraid but that went away the moment she feels Harry grab her hand and continue holding it. Slowly he walks to the basilisk with Ginny.

Harry says "I don't remember if you saw the basilisk that night."

Ginny manages to not stutter and says "I didn't as I was too focused on you as you were dying, the destroyed diary and I barely could see anything because of the tears in my eyes."

Harry gently says "I thought so. That is why I want you to see the basilisk before the Goblins come tomorrow to render it and make some armour for us so we are more protected when we take the fight to Tom. I thought this may give you closure as I wonder if you have. I thought if you see the dead basilisk it will help."

Ginny snogs Harry when she lets go she has a large smile and says "thank you, Harry. I never try to let anyone notice but it didn't really feel like closure. I never wanted to go back to the chamber and was afraid even if I had the courage what you would think of me of returning where I almost died as did you. This gives me closure and now I really look at the size of the basilisk if I didn't love you before I would surely do now. Fortunately for me, I do love you even without seeing the basilisk also it did help get over the hero-worship I had and the fangirl I was."

Ginny immediately snogs him again and this time Harry had enough time to accept the snog. Harry returns with a snog full of passion. After almost ten minutes all the wives try to get their attention from the kitchen, especially as mostly Daphne is getting impatient. Hermione is also impatient as this is a basilisk she never had the chance to see a real one without the chance of dying or getting petrified she however just waits until Harry tells them they can come with the others.

After half an hour Daphne gets enough and asks "Astoria where is the dungeon?"

Astoria says "I don't know."

Daphne rolls her eyes and asks "it is Potter manor then Hermione where is the dungeon?"

Hermione says "I don't know. Only Harry knows, it is his manor and he got everything he need to know from the seal when he poured his magic into it. Also until he tells us we can come we will not go."

Daphne says "but we are already waiting for 30 minutes. I want to see the basilisk. You can't tell me Hermione you don't want to see it before the Goblins come and render it tomorrow. If it is possible I would like to study the carcass today. It is the king of snakes and the only basilisk in England for 400 years. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to safely study a basilisk even if it is a corpse. Think what we can learn from the carcass even without damaging it."

Hermione says "I agree and want to see if I can learn more than what is written in books about basilisks especially as I didn't find much information. The most were in the book from Newt Scamander fanatical beasts and where to find them and that wasn't even that much. But we need to wait for Harry."

All of Harry's soulbonded close their eyes. It takes a little over a minute before Ginny and Harry hear their voice. They have been snogging for close to 20 minutes and for the last 10 minutes, they have been walking around the basilisk corpse.

Hermione opens her eyes and says "we can go, but Harry asks us to wait here as he will get us."

Back in the Dungeon Harry thought now would be an as good time as any. He walks a couple of feet away from Ginny as she was too focused on the basilisk. He calls for Dobby. Barely a minute later Dobby pops back in. Dobby pops in silently as Harry asks Dobby to do that.

Harry turns around and says "Ginny?"

Ginny immediately turns to Harry and asks "yes Harry?"

Harry says "Ginny I don't know if now is the best moment but I thought if this means closure it is the best to start something new."

Harry walks to Ginny and says "Ginny Molly Weasley I ask you to become my Lady Potter while I am not the only one I can promise to love you as much as the others. We have been very good friends for years, share a love for Quidditch and are the only seeker who could rival me as I am told. I was a fool to break up with you even if it was to protect you. I was stupid to see you as Ron's younger sister the first year or two. Do you accept my apologies and accept the Lady Potter ring? Please take this ring as one of my wives?"

Ginny scream "yes" jumping with pleasure completely forgetting the basilisk corpse.

Harry says "please accept this ring to prove my love for you and that we will always be there for each other."

Ginny nods again and Harry put the Lady Potter ring in her right hand. The ring immediately resizes. A light connects to Harry's Lord Ring and a couple of beams of light go through the roof of the dungeon while the light was still connected to her ring.

Everybody in the kitchen sees the light beam coming from the ground and connecting with the ring from Ladies Potter, Lady Black and Lady Bones. They smile but don't say anything.

Ginny just needs to snog Harry, what goes on for a couple of minutes. After the snog Harry walks to the stairs.

13th January 1998, kitchen, Potter Manor

Harry walks in from the opposite side of the Entrance Hall. Hermione asks "Harry where do you come from?"

Harry says "well there is more than one entrance to the dungeon. I used the one in the entrance hall but there is also one on this side of the kitchen."

Katie asks "where is Ginny?"

Harry says "she is still in the dungeon. If those who want to see follow me."

Everybody stands up including Hagrid, Fang and Mrs. Figg. Mrs. Figg in her youth had read about basilisks as her magical family were Slytherin purebloods. She was taught in her youth that the best creature was a basilisk and legends in her house that a couple of her ancestors had a basilisk under their control.

Hermione waits until everything left the kitchen to ask Tarpy and Kreacher to return the painting to the living room before immediately following the others. She rushed past everyone she is right behind Harry before they are down.

13th January 1998, dungeon, Potter manor

Harry needs to open another metal door at the bottom of the stairs just like at the bottom of the stairs if you want to go to the dungeon from the entrance hall. When Harry opens the door everyone sees Ginny is looking and focusing on her Lady Potter ring which Luna also did when she got hers. Luna sometimes just looks and focuses on the ring as it shows her the love Harry has for her and that she has new sisters. It relaxes her. Ginny is oblivious to the world with a large smile focussing on the ring.

Daphne says "Harry he looks longer than 50 feet."

Harry gives a smile she used his name and says "like I said Daphne I kind of fought for my life so I don't know the length."

Daphne asks "can we measure and research it?"

Harry says "sure knock yourself out."

Harry points at a cell and says "there is all the snakeskin and anything else Kreacher and Dobby got out of the chamber of secrets."

Harry turns back and says "please don't damage the basilisk or something. I will be in my office on the first floor. 'Mione please give Ginny her present when you are done here, she can use it but I prefer if she is in when the sun sets for now."

Hermione nods and says "sure Harry."

Harry wants to walk away when he says "oh yes Hermione can you bring your bag later if I remember the Mokeskin pouch Hagrid gave me must be in your bag I would like to have it as it has some of my most important possession like my photobook among other things."

Hermione says "sure Harry. If you mind if we do it after we are done here?"

Harry says "sure no problem it isn't pressing or anything."

13th January 1998, Lord Office, Potter Manor

Just as he enters he hears in his mind Susan thinking shocked 'oh Merlin Harry. The basilisk is almost 80 feet long.'

Harry just thinks back 'oh alright. As I said I didn't really have time to measure it.'

He hears awe in Katie's voice as she thinks 'but you only fought with a sword, Harry. How could you just be so normal about it? If I just think about it I am scared to death.'

Harry thinks 'I didn't really have a choice. Ginny was dying and the dairy had me as a target as it was Tom. He wanted to kill me as I stopped when I was a baby and I tried to save Ginny.'

Susan thinks 'but with just a sword.'

Harry thinks 'yeah Tom had my wand and even if I had my wand basilisk skin is one of the most if not the most magic resistant skin in the world only dragon hide comes close I think.'

Harry doesn't hear another girl for a few minutes. Harry blocks the girls just to be sure and thinks 'maybe a strong drink in that hidden cabinet is a good idea but on the other hand, if the girls find out I will be in trouble. I need to think about it. I am an adult but I don't want my ….. wives to be mad at me for having a strong drink I am sure Hermione wouldn't like that probably some others also don't like it.'

Harry grabs the list from Hermione and tries to think of the best way to start with and decide what the best course of action is.

13th January 1998, Safe House Order, Northern Wales

Mr. Weasley has a few tears in his eyes. His baby girl was forced to leave because of his wife and youngest son. What he tried so hard to do and one of the reasons he didn't fight in the first war. He tried to keep his family together but it is still falling apart one of his biggest fear.

Percy has chosen the ministry above his family, Molly potioned Harry and Hermione to love respectively Ginny and Ron something she promised she would never do. She promised she would never use it on him or their children. She has used it on Ginny and as Hermione and Harry are practically families. She shouldn't have used it on them too. Sure she should have never used it on anyone but she promised.

Ronald probably helped Molly in potioning Harry and Hermione maybe even also Ginny. He didn't brew it as he had a Troll for potions which means Molly or Snape brewed most of it. Ron also has a huge jealousy problem, especially as his so-called best friend he betrayed. Harry maybe got somethings Ron will never get but Harry had to lose his parents and his godfather for that Arthur hoped Ron would see that but apparently, he doesn't and just loathe and hate Harry for it while Harry would give everything away for just a second with his parents and a second more with Sirius.

Arthur is happy at least the twins are still here and even with all the pranks still had good grades, OWL's and NEWTS. They even made a name for themselves and managed to open a store that was their dream. They worked really hard. He never asked how they got the money but that didn't matter to him as he know the twins will never do something illegal even though they did like to break the rules in Hogwarts. They even have nice girlfriends. They are nice and even can keep the twins apart. They look alike again as Molly managed to brew a potion that regrows George's ear.

Maybe it was his fault or Molly's but Bill and Charlie before the war started lived overseas and they barely saw them. In that way, the war is a blessing as Charlie and Bill are back in England. And his baby girl Ginny has left to stay with her husband while she is just sixteen. He likes Harry a lot how couldn't not after everything he had done for his family but he hoped it would take a couple of years before she would marry and live with her husband if he has his own house otherwise they could live at the Burrow until they have a job and money for their own house. Bill is probably also with Harry. It eased his mind a bit as he will trust Bill with his life and Bill will help Ginny if she needs help and probably also help Harry not only with You-Know-Who but also with a Veela wife maybe even with the other girls too.

Arthur is thinking about asking Harry to come but with Ron and Molly's actions, he wonders if he is welcome as Lord Weasley is responsible for his wife and children. He knows he should have spent more time on his children besides teaching them about laws and rights. He knew he should but with his job, in an understaffed department, Molly promised she would look after the children so Arthur could do his job with his hobby about muggle things, their use and working.

Everyone at the table is shocked at what happened and is waiting for what their father would say or in Angelina, Alicia and Verity's case Mr. Weasley. Angelina, Alicia and Verity know the severity of this as twins didn't make a joke or terrible pun like that's a hell of a hairball you got there or with all the cats in Ron's head, there is no room for brains pointing at all the cats coming out of his nose by Ginny's overpowered bat bogey hex probably fuelled by her anger.

Everyone besides Mr. Weasley and Charlie wonders what Ginny meant by her husband. They all thought she loved Harry, but he hasn't been seen since the marriage although Angelina, Alicia and Verity weren't invited. They know Harry is doing something to stop You-Know-Who, they didn't believe Mrs. Weasley or Ron.

After almost ten minutes Mr. Weasley dispels the bat bogey hex on Ron before levitating him to his chair. He also levitates Mrs. Weasley to her chair. He doesn't know if he should cancel the stunner on Ron and the body bind spell on Mrs. Weasley but he isn't sure if he should. He hoped this never happened or he could deal with it after the war, but as he said to Ginny he may be selfish trying to keep his baby girl here and not her husband. They really love each other and she likes the other Ladies Potter which makes him happy for Ginny as he knows she always wanted 'big' sisters she now has who she can easily relate to being with the same husband and the likes.

Finally, the twins want to know. Fred asks "dad what just happened?"

George asks "yeah what happened and what means Ginny with her husband?"

Fred says "I thought she loves Harry."

Mr. Weasley says "she does but I am not sure if it is my place to tell to be honest."

George says "but dad we must know she is safe."

Charlie says "she is. I know who her husband is and I know he will rather kill himself than put her in danger."

Fred and George smile and both say the same "so Harry is her husband, thank Merlin."

Angelina asks "George how do you know?"

Fred wants to answer when Angelina says "I ask George not you Fred."

George says "damn it Forge. How do they keep us apart."

Fred says "I have no idea Gred after your ear was regrown I thought they couldn't keep us apart."

George says "I know what you mean and she wouldn't even tell me how they keep us apart."

Alicia says "and we will never do so."

George says "Angelina come on."

Angelina crosses her arms and says "that is not going to happen."

Mr. Weasley looks at Mrs. Weasley and says "you did this Molly. You know one of my wishes was to keep the family together, especially after Percy chose the ministry. Now my baby girl is gone as is my oldest son and the chance we see them before the war is over is almost nonexistent all because of you."

Mr. Weasley sees that Mrs. Weasley wants to say something but can't as he doesn't remove the body bind Ginny cast.

Mr. Weasley says "I don't care what you have to say, Molly."

Mr. Weasley holds his right hand up and everyone sees a ring that wasn't there before.

Mr. Weasley says "because of Ginny I got the Lord ring back. Just be happy I don't throw you and Ron out of the house right now. Especially after what I found out. Also, the ring you were so adamant to sell I can tell you as the twins figured it out and Charlie already knows is a Lady Potter ring that is obviously for Ginny. Yes, Harry is her husband and it was not about the love potions you used and more."

Mr. Weasley sees Mrs. Weasley getting a white face of shock that he found out. He says "I don't know if there is a potion in me, but if I find out you did you will be thrown out with Ron as I am almost certain he had helped you feed Harry, Ginny but also Hermione the love potions."

Alicia says "that is why it felt familiar."

Fred asks "what do you mean?"

Alicia says "well about a week ago we went to talk to Ginny and I saw the ring on her table. I wanted to look at it when we left the room, not use it or anything I was just curious as was Angelina. However, when I wanted to grab it I felt familiar magic but somehow I knew I shouldn't grab it. It was probably Harry's magic I felt or at least close to it. Also, I didn't feel bad and was more like a younger brother what Harry kind of is if you ask me although if you ask Katie it is different. I just hope she is alright."

Mr. Weasley says "she is. Harry found her together with some others."

Angelina asks "really? How is she taken it Harry being married to Ginny?"

Mr. Weasley says "I don't know but I don't think she minds much as she is too."

Alicia and Angelina look shocked. Mr. Weasley chuckles and says "yes girls there are a few situations where a man can get more wives and Harry is in one of those situations."

Mr. Weasley decides to not tell about Luna Lovegood or Hermione as that would bring more question he can't or don't want to answer.

Mr. Weasley says "Molly I will release you and Rennervate Ron but I don't want to hear a sound out of you about Ginny or what I know. You can do what you want to do, but if I see you brew anything again I will know what it is and I warn you not lie."

First, he Rennervate Ron and says "Ronald go you to your room."

Ron asks "why? Ginny attacked me. I did not attack her?"

Mr. Weasley says "be happy she didn't kill you. Go to your room and don't leave until I tell you."

Ron looks at his mother and says "mom?"

Mr. Weasley says "you get no help from her now go to your room before I stun you."

Ron doesn't know what to do. Mr. Weasley says "Ronald I give you one more chance or Charlie would be more than happy to help you."

Charlie grabs his wand before Ron even looks at him. Ron nods and goes to his room with Charlie following behind him. When Ron enters his room Charlie uses a locking charm that no easy Alohomora could unlock. Charlie knows his father didn't ask him to but this will keep Ron in. The only way Ron gets out is if his mother removes the charm or if Ron reads in his more advanced charms books what he will certainly not do. Charlie finds it a miracle if the book ever have been opened outside of the classroom when Ron owned it.

Back inside the kitchen, Mr. Weasley waits until Charlie returns before he removes the body bind. Immediately Mrs. Weasley says "Arthur I didn't do anything I promised you I wouldn't. Why would I lie to you?"

Mr. Weasley says "I don't know why. Why don't you tell me as I have seen the evidence? I don't know if you brewed it or Snape did and honestly, I don't care. You have broken your promise especially as you potioned Ginny but also Hermione and Harry who in your own words are practically family what I agree."

Mrs. Weasley says "please Arthur ask Ginny to come home. We need to keep her safe there is no way Harry can keep her safe with his fo…"

Mr. Weasley did something he never did. He lost his temper and interrupts Mrs. Weasley as he shouts "MOLLY WEASLEY NEÉ PREWETT YOU WILL STOP BADMOUTHING HARRY JAMES POTTER AND WILL NOT QUESTION HIS COMMITMENT TO OUR DAUGHTER. YOU WILL NOT CONTACT HIM IN ANY WAY AND AS OUR DAUGHTER IS HIS LADY POTTER HE CAN DECIDE IF HE THINKS HE NEEDS TO … NOT YOU. THE SAME GOES FOR HERMIONE JEAN GRANGER."

Mr. Weasley stops shouting and says "do what you need to do but don't make me use my authority as Lord Weasley. This is your last warning."

Mrs. Weasley nods and starts cleaning the kitchen was has become a big mess because of the fight. Mr. Weasley and the others leave the kitchen to leave Mrs. Weasley to it.

13th January 1998, Lord Office, Potter Manor

Harry has been reading the list of spells and has thought about some ways to teach the others. Some of the spells like Reducto would be taught by Ginny while the more complex spells Hermione will teach the others. He also needs some kind of test for healing spells as Alice and Andi can teach that if someone is more proficient in healing spells and charms than fighting or like healing spells more. He needs more healers (/mediwitches) if they really are going to wage war.

Before he can think about an idea he hears in his mind Astoria asking 'Harry can Katie, Susan and I speak to you?'

Harry wonders why but just thinks 'sure. You know where I am.'

A few minutes later they knock and Harry says "enter."

Astoria, Susan and Katie walk inside. Harry already conjured three comfy stairs on the other side of the desk. He doesn't know if it is about house business or not.

They take a seat and look a bit anxious. Harry says "is something wrong?"

Astoria clearly took the lead and says "no Harry we were just wondering if you want all three of us to sleep with you tonight…. I mean Hermione, Luna and Ginny slept with you and while we understand Ginny wasn't there the whole night you did slept with all three in your bed. If you won't mind we like to do that too. We know we aren't as close as Hermione, Luna and Ginny are we want to be that with you."

Harry says "I won't mind but it is not my choice to make. If you like to do that I will not stop you but if you are uncomfortable with it I will not force you and I will certainly not love you any less."

Susan asks "so if we don't mind you will allow it?"

Harry says "simply said yes. It may be a bit awkward at first but like Astoria said you three are also my wives and it may happen sometimes I am with three wives in my bed so it is better if I do it at least once with every one of my wives to see if it is alright. I do not mean we need to do it every time but I think once would be a good thing also to be more comfortable with each other."

Katie says "I knew you would understand Harry."

Katie gives him a wink. Harry gives a small smile back before he asks "how are the others doing with the basilisk?"

Astoria says "my sis and Hermione are examining it and trying to learn more about it. I think they will be busy until late this evening if they can even finish it before Ragnok comes. Most of the others are just looking with amazement especially that you killed it. Luna is with her father and Mr. Granger, Kingsley and Frank were discussing something. Mrs. Figg is resting she is quite old and Hagrid is outside with his brother, dog and Cerberus probably trying to build his cabin and a shed or something for Grawp and Fluffy. Alice, Andi, Narcissa and Bellatrix are in the hospital wing I don't know what they are doing, maybe brewing things or something."

Harry says "I thought Hermione and Daphne would do that. Most of them do what I thought. Do you know what Dan, Kingsley and Frank are talking about? Where is Madam Longbottom?"

Susan says "she is also in the hospital wing to talk with Alice and Andi. She hopes to be around Narcissa and Bellatrix she will start to forgive them that is also the reason Andi and Alice are there. Remus and Tonks are probably still asleep or at least resting."

Katie says "we think Mr. Granger, Kingsley and Frank talk about training at least it looks like that as I heard endurance, your name and tactics."

Harry says "well it is good they talk about it. It seems it is time for small and late lunch. Would you like to have a small and late lunch with me here or not?"

Astoria immediately says "we love too."

Katie and Susan just nod. Harry says "great" before calling Wissy to ask if she could serve some of the lunch here enough for them. Wissy says she would love to before popping out and returning within 15 minutes with food, pumpkin juice and butterbeer. Wissy says if they need anything else to call for her.

After lunch Astoria, Katie and Susan leave the office and Harry returns to the list. He calls Tarpy for some parchment, quill and ink and start making notes and starts planning it. He will let Hermione and maybe his other wives look at it before he let Remus, Frank Kingsley, Dan and Andi look at it to see if they agree.

He thinks about a couple of the girls here. While he doesn't know them very well he thinks about girls who could be good fighters and who are probably more profound at healing and potions.

It is a couple of hours after dinner when he finally leaves his office. He has done a lot and is happy with the progress he made with planning something Hermione would be proud of. He had barely thought about dinner when Dobby popped in with his food prepared by Wissy with a nourishment potion ordered by Hermione to bring to him.

13th January 1998, Heirs bedroom, Potter Manor

He walks into his room. He is surprised to see Katie, Susan and Astoria already waiting for him. They seem to be talking about him. Susan is the first one to see him and says "hello Harry. We thought it would be better to wait here for you. We used the bathroom if you don't mind. Luna and Ginny told us how great your bathroom is that we just couldn't wait to have a look. Maybe tomorrow we can shower together."

Harry says "I don't think is a good idea Susan and all of you are always free to use the bathroom."

Astoria says "we will talk when we wake up. Come on Harry get to bed."

Harry says "alright just wait a minute."

Harry walks to the bathroom and returns a couple of minutes later. Harry has already undressed to his boxer. The girls are lying right beside each other. He decides to slide in behind Katie. Katie and Astoria sit up. Harry wonders why when Susan pulled Harry to her. Susan smothers Harry in her breasts and while he tries to get away so he can breathe Katie and Astoria move Harry.

When Harry is finally released and can breathe again he sees that he lies in the middle again with Susan on his right, Katie on his left and Astoria lying on top of him.

He says "if you want me to lie in the middle you could just ask."

Katie says "but where is the fun in that and didn't you like Susan's huge breast? I thought boys like huge breasts. I think most many boys wish they could be in your place."

Harry awkwardly not knowing what to say says "I don't care about someone's breast size but I do like Susan's but also your Katie or yours Astoria … actually from all my wives."

Harry gets snogged by Astoria and Katie before Susan does too. Susan blushes and says "I really happy you like them Harry. I always hoped you like them."

Astoria decides where this is going as Luna asked Astoria to stop this in her mind. Astoria thinks she knows why and says "Katie stop doing this. That you don't have what Susan have doesn't mean you have to embarrass her and Harry."

Katie immediately blushes before she says "I am happy with how I look thank you very much."

Astoria says "then stop it. Tomorrow Ragnok will arrive so we need to be rested. Let's go to sleep."

Katie says "fine. Goodnight" before putting her head on Harry's chest.

They all wish each other a good night when Harry also does it to Hermione, Luna and Ginny in his mind. Susan put her head on Harry's shoulder and immediately grabs his hand to forcedly put it on his breast.

Harry says "Susan you don't have to grab my hand so hard."

Susan just shrugs. Katie says "me too."

Harry moves his hand to Katie's breast when she guides his hand underneath her nightshirt which gives Harry access to her naked breast. Susan had her nightdress so Susan forcedly push it from the front to her naked breast. Astoria wants it to but Harry's hands are full. She gives small disappointed sounds and decides to snog Harry as compensation.

Let's end here. I think many like that Ginny is finally in the manor (as Harry's wife).

In the next chapter, we will see Ragnok and the rendering team from Gringotts come to get the basilisk corpse and the snakeskin. However, Ragnok comes with two surprises. One that will help the girls research basilisks and one that is quite shocking for one of the (new) young girls. If the words allow it we will also see the thoughts of everyone about Harry's list of training.

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