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After the battle of Hogwarts, there were many changes in the wizarding world. One thing that happened almost instantly, there were a lot of marriages and a lot of babies being born. People realised that their world was now truly safe, safe enough to begin having families.

The heroes of the war, Harry Potter and all the others that fought with him, married a little over a year later. They had returned to Hogwarts to do their last year, then the weddings began.

Harry had married his girlfriend, Ginny Weasley. Hermione and Ron married two weeks after. Neville and Hannah married a month after them. And it just kept happening.

Ginny went on to play chaser for the Holyhead Harpies and Harry did what he always wanted to do and became an auror. It turned out that Harry was able to finish his training in half the time and became a full auror in only six months. Within two years he became a Sr auror. Everyone said that it was like Harry was born to be an auror and now he was known as the best auror anyone had ever seen.

Harry became the youngest head auror at the age of twenty seven.

Ginny Weasley went on to have a great career with the harpies and even got to play in the quidditch world cup for England and captain of the team, which won over Egypt.

It was only a month after Ginny took the England team to victory that she had began to do a lot of thinking and planning. She believed it was time to hang up her broom and start a family. It was one of her dreams to have Harry's children and one thing she hoped was for a girl that had Harry's eyes and her hair, like Harry's mother. Lily Potter might have had dark red hair but Ginny still felt a little girl with red hair of any type would make Harry feel like part of his mother was still with him.

Ginny had been thinking about becoming pregnant but one thing she decided was that she was not going to tell anyone, not even Harry, not until it was confirmed that she was pregnant.

After she made her decision, Ginny had spoken with the manager and coach of the Harpies to explain she was quitting. Both men were not surprised. They said that it happens a lot, especially after a big win. Either the captain or long time players often decided to retire, to begin families or to start another career. So that night after dinner, Ginny explained to Harry about her decision to finish her quidditch career.

'You look surprised by that news sweetheart, why?' Ginny asked.

'Well, you're a damn good player who captained the winning team for the quidditch world cup. I figured you would play for a while longer to see if you could do it again. I mean, you're really fit and young so you could easily keep playing where you could captain the England team another two or even three times, yet you've only done it once. I'm just surprised because playing for the Harpies and getting on the English team was your long time dream.'

'Playing on the Harpies and for England was my dream and I fulfilled that dream,' Ginny knew she did not want to tell Harry the real reason for quitting so she had worked on a story she hoped Harry believed, 'Think of this Harry, I would rather go out as a winner, then a loser, also, neither of us have really had a lot of time alone since we were married, I'm talking about holidays. Both of us began working right after we were married, well, after a month long honeymoon but since then, we've only had the odd week where we were completely alone. When I got days off, you worked and when you got days off, I worked. This way, on your days off or holidays, I'll be available and we can plan on what we will do. Both of us have said if we had more time we would like to do more, now, we'll have that chance.'

'I still work though Gin and even though I do get a few weeks holidays a couple of times a year then again at Christmas, so the most we could work on is two weeks.'

'Yes but like I said before, sometimes when you had those two weeks, I was still playing so we only saw each other of an evening. I loved playing and winning so that's how I would like to be remembered, winning the quidditch world cup and captain. If I kept playing, I might lose next time and you know that people will concentrate on who lost England the game than the fact I did help win the cup for England.'

'Yes, I suppose you make sense. Go out on a high you could say. Alright, but won't you get bored?'

'No, there's a lot I can do. I would also like to get mum to teach me more so I can become a better cook. You are so much better than me. I know the reason which I still hate those people for how they treated you but it did make you a brilliant cook. I never got more than the basics and you know how mum likes to control her kitchen. Now though, she would help since it won't be her kitchen. I also thought I could set up a garden and grow fruit and vegetables. All that takes time. I also thought I could do a bit of writing, see if I could get one of my ideas into a full story.'

'Well, you have the basics of cooking, it won't take much to learn more. As for a garden, yes, I always wanted one but we were just both too busy. Your writing is good Gin, you just need to expand them. I suppose you'll have time. Alright, if you're sure. I just don't want you to regret your decision on leaving while still young enough to play but also, that you won't be bored. It was always your decision though and you've made it.' Harry gave her a smile and a kiss which made Ginny smile.

She was relieved that Harry believed her, now he would be really surprised when she told him she was pregnant. She knew to keep this as a surprise, Harry could not realise that she never took her preventative potion. That should be easy enough as she always kept it in the bathroom and usually took it right before bed. She had been practicing making a fake potion to look like the preventative potion so Harry would see it in the cupboard, where it always sat. He never asked her what the potion was so Ginny figured that Harry knew what it was, which is why he never asked. She had also read up on the best times to fall. Even though she could have sex anytime and she would since Harry was insatiable when it comes to sex, she wanted to make sure the days she was more fertile would be when she would give Harry the signs. Harry could always read her signs that she wanted sex, now though, it wouldn't be just for pleasure, it would be so their little family would grow.

Over the next twelve months, Ginny was feeling frustrated. She had read all the books and knew when the best time to have sex would be. Even though she and Harry had sex almost every night, unless Harry had a hard day at work, yet she still wasn't pregnant.

'Alright, some of the books do say that it could take up to two years before my body will completely expel the preventative potion. It also goes on how long a woman was taking it. Some women can expel it faster even if they had been on it for years. Some take years after only taking the potion for a year. I just happen to be one of the ones that takes longer. Some take the flushing potion, which is what I might have to do,' Ginny sighed as she realised she would just need more patience or spend six hours in her bathroom as her body expelled all the potions in her body. She also shuddered as she had been told how terrible the flushing potion was. She would decide about that soon.

There were so many times when Ginny had almost told Harry what she planned but she always remembered that she wanted to surprise Harry. Everyone knew how much Harry missed by not having parents so a family would be the one thing Harry would want, more than most, or that's what everyone believed.

Ginny also hoped to work on being pregnant when Hermione was. Hermione had told her just before she quit the Harpies that she was going to be taking a leave of absence in a years time. Last time she spoke with Hermione, she said she had talked to her boss and was going to leave in another 3 months. That could mean Hermione could be pregnant now or she's going to work on falling as soon as she officially leaves work. If Hermione fell and it still took a while for Ginny to fall pregnant, then it could mean their children will be in different years once they began at Hogwarts. She hoped it could be like history repeating itself, a Potter and Weasley together and hopefully best friends.

It was only five months later that Hermione and Ron explained to the family at the dinner on Sunday night that they were having a baby. Ginny had to act happy for her friend and brother. It had been eighteen months and she still wasn't pregnant. She had decided to get checked by a healer. She knew, because she was married to Harry Potter, that she could not go to St Mungo's or it would end up on the front page of the Daily Prophet the following day. She had decided to write to Madam Pomfrey and hoped the woman would allow her to come see her at Hogwarts. Poppy knew just how much people wanted to know everything about Harry so Ginny was hoping she would allow this and keep it quiet so no one else finds out.

'Thank you for allowing this Madam Pomfrey.'

'That's fine Ginny. I still read all the stories about your husband and we know if you were seen in St Mungo's, then everyone would know. With how much reporters are willing to pay for any scrap of information on you and your husband, even healers sometimes get tempted. I gave my oath and I planned to stick to it. So now, tell me why you wanted to see a healer.'

'For nearly two years now I've been trying to get pregnant. I was able to make a flushing potion when I still wasn't pregnant after a year. I figured since that was gone and I was making sure to have sex, a lot especially when I'm fertile, then it could be something else. We all had a lot of injuries that year he was in control then the battle afterwards. I thought there could be a problem so best get checked before waiting any longer.'

'Alright, you've done what you could, now it's time to make sure there is nothing wrong. Let's go down to the other room, in case a student comes in.'

'Thanks,' Ginny said feeling a little relieved.

Ginny watched the healer do her spells and after twenty minutes she told Ginny to follow her back to her office.

'You are perfectly healthy. The preventative potion is completely gone. There is no reason what so ever that you could not fall pregnant. Even though this sometimes embarrasses some people but I did check to see how often you had sex and if it was during the right times. With how much sex you've had and how you made sure to during your highest fertility times, you should have fallen.'

Ginny sagged in relief. She was relieved that she now knew there was nothing wrong but she still wasn't pregnant.

'What do you think is the reason then?'

'The only reason you would not be pregnant is due to your husband. He is the only person to ever survive the killing curse and he did twice. Also, he had a lot of injuries, including having the cruciatus curse used on him when he was only fourteen, then again not longer after being hit with the killing curse. There is no reason you cannot fall so it is the only logical explanation.'

'Which means I will have to tell Harry. You see, I planned this to be a surprise so he doesn't know I was trying to get pregnant. I've even bought a lot of baby stuff but hid it in trunks in the attic under charms so he wouldn't see it.'

'If you want to fall pregnant than you will have to tell Harry and he will need a very thorough examination.'

'That means you would have to check his...um,' Ginny blushed.

'Yes, he will have a sperm check. Like I said, he is the only person to survive the killing curse. It could have had a lot of side affects that we just don't know. I might have seen Harry a lot as a student but I did not need to do a full examination on him. Tell him I will see him, discretely, if he wishes.'

'Alright, thanks. Could I have a copy of the results of my tests, to show him?'

'Of course,' Poppy waved her wand and three pieces of parchment appeared on her desk. She then placed them into a folder before handing it to the young woman, 'It will work out Ginny. But I am sorry you could not keep this as a surprise like you wanted.'

'Yeah, so am I but hopefully, Harry will see you as quickly as he can.'

After Ginny thanked Poppy again, she headed home. She had to think on telling Harry her plans and how he will need to get examined. She knew most men would not like having that type of examination but to get pregnant and have a baby, she was sure Harry would agree.

When Harry got home from work, he instantly knew something was wrong. Ginny was acting strange. She still kissed him, she still said she missed him and she still said she loved him, but there was a nervousness about her that he couldn't work out. He decided to leave asking, until after dinner.

After the Potters finished eating, Harry sent the dishes to the sink so they will wash themselves. Ginny got them both cups of tea. That was something they both did from the time they were married.

The moment they both sat, Harry stared at his wife, 'Are you going to explain what's wrong?'

Ginny sighed, 'I can never hide anything from you, being an auror trained you to read people.'

'We do learn to read people but I also know your signs. So how about you tell me.'

'I was trying to do this so it would be a surprise, but it didn't work out how I hoped.'

'Surprises are always nice, well, most of them. This time you are just going to have to explain.'

'Alright. When I retired from quidditch, I did tell you the truth but I also left out a reason. I figured it was the perfect time. After a year went by, I was getting worried. I tried a few things and still nothing so I finally went to see a healer, but I saw Madam Pomfrey. I did not want anyone to know I was seeing a healer because it would have ended up on the front of the Daily Prophet if I went to St Mungo's. I know I could have gone to mum, she knows what to look for but I wanted you to know before anyone else. It would not have been right if mum knew before you.'

'Alright, I get that even if I still have no idea what you are talking about and why you need to see a healer. I know all quidditch players get examined every six months, especially the women.'

'Yes, they do,' Ginny sighed, 'I've been trying to get pregnant. I wanted to be before I told you. Madam Pomfrey said there is no reason I can't fall, which means...sorry, but it means there must be something wrong with you. She said you can see her instead of going to St Mungo's and she will do a full examination on you.'

Harry sat there for a minute and realised Ginny must not have listened to him when he explained. They had so many arguments about the wedding, they also had a lot of arguments with Ginny's mother when they decided to live together before they got married. So much was going on when he had explained to Ginny.

'I did mention this to you after one of our big arguments about the wedding plans. It seems you either didn't hear me or thought I would change my mind.'

Ginny was confused. She was talking about getting pregnant and Harry being examined, now he's going on about the big fights they had.

'Now I'm not sure what your talking about. I know we had a lot of arguments but we talked it all out and finally worked everything out.'

'After the third time we argued about the amount of guests and who would be invited, I told you that I don't want to bring children into a world where dark wizards would keep turning up.'

'But Harry, I get why you said that then. The war had only been over for a year. Surely since it's been safe you can see it's time to have kids.'

'No, I'm an auror and I see the results of what some witches and wizards do. Before we resumed our relationship, I thought of doing this in case of accidents. As you know, I did get drunk a few times during those first few weeks where I did end up sleeping with a few women. It was after the last one, right before we got back together that I decided to do this. I went and had myself sterilised so I could never father children.'

'You what?! Ginny exploded as she jumped up, with her wand in her hand. Harry already had a shield up so her spell reflected back at her.

'I warned you and everyone else about my shield,' Harry growled but he levitated his unconscious wife onto the sofa. He knew she would wake up, but it wouldn't be for at least twenty four hours. His shield seemed to make spells that reflected back last longer or be more powerful. He was pleased that Ginny didn't use anything dangerous or she could have died.

'Well, this could mean the end of this marriage. I'll have to see how she is once she wakes. But maybe I will make some plans, just in case,' Harry stared once more down at his wife before heading into his office.

He summoned a lot of things from different parts of the house and placed it all in his expanded bag. He knew there was a chance Ginny could eventually accept what he told her but he also knew that this could be the end of their marriage. Harry hadn't thought Ginny was the type to have kids. She loved going out, she loved being able to have sex anywhere around the house, even outside in their pool. He had been surprised when Ginny first began to want sex in many different places but he enjoyed it just as much as she did.

Another reason Harry figured Ginny wouldn't want kids was the pool. It was her idea to have a pool so Harry explained more about safety for young kids and pool fences. She didn't seem all that concerned so when she said they would do that only if they had to, that again seemed to tell Harry that Ginny was not thinking of children.

'Well, I can move into my parents home, since it is fixed. A new fidelius will keep people away. It will depend on what Ginny decides to do,' Harry sat behind his desk and decided to do some of the work he brought home, until he was tired enough. He would have to levitate Ginny up to bed but he decided to do that later.

Harry was sitting down to dinner, alone after he got home from work. He had checked the time and knew that Ginny should wake at any time. He had his wand on the table, beside his plate in case Ginny decided to try something.

The moment Harry heard the footsteps from upstairs, he grabbed his wand and stared at the door that Ginny would have to use. This time he wasn't going to shield, he was going to flick the spell away, if Ginny used a spell.

The spell he flicked away hit the roof before Harry used the petrifying charm on his wife.

'It seems like this is going to be how you will be and you would know I wouldn't put up with that. So I'll leave, since I've already packed. I set a time on the charm so you will be free in twenty minutes. I will not stay with you when all you want to do is curse me, so we're done. I'll work on filing for divorce tomorrow and with my memories, it will show a damn good reason.'

Harry flicked his wand and the last of his things flew into his bag. He put it over his shoulder then just walked away. He walked away from his wife and the home they had made. He never really liked Grimmauld place but Ginny thought living so close to London that it was the perfect place. Harry would have preferred a small town or even a home in the country. He wasn't sad about leaving the home, he was sad that his marriage of nine years was over.

When Ginny was able to move, she realised her mistake. She knew Harry would not accept her apology or excuse for trying to curse him. She had been so angry that Harry never told her he had himself sterilised. That was something he should have told her. Now she not only lost the chance to have Harry's children, she lost Harry because of her temper.

Harry put his bag in his room before he headed to a muggle town. He needed to shop but he knew he couldn't do it in a town with any witches or wizards.

As Harry was going up and down the isles in the large muggle supermarket, he kept thinking about his life, a life where he would end up single again. He knew he already was, he would never take Ginny back no matter what. He also wondered how long it would be before he heard from people like Hermione, Ron and maybe Molly. He knew sooner or later they would come to the auror office or send him a letter by owl.

Molly would want Harry to take Ginny back, Ron might want the same. He didn't know what Hermione would say, or if she would support him once she knew the truth. She could support Ginny. He wouldn't know until he heard from them.

After Harry ate, he redid the fidelius charm before going to have a shower. He had to get to the ministry early the following day so he could go work on his divorce.

It was lunch time the following day when Harry got his first visitor, it was Hermione.

'She can come in Alison,' Harry called from his office.

Hermione walked in and closed the door, 'All I was told was your marriage was over. Ginny refused to say anything else, like why and if it was one of you that caused it, then who.'

'Well, after we had a serious discussion, she first tried to hex me. My shield flung it back at her.'

'So she ended up unconscious for a day.'

'Yes, and the moment she woke up, she went to curse me. I flicked it towards the roof then petrified her that I set for a time. I already knew it was over but I figured I would give her a chance to talk. She didn't even try. I left. I filed for divorce this morning. It's basically already granted since they saw the memory of my wife trying to curse me. I still have to wait a year but we are legally divorced.'

'I know Ginny's temper and I know she doesn't think sometimes, just like Ron. Now can you explain what caused all this?'

'During the times we were planning the wedding, I did talk to Ginny about this. It seems she thought I would eventually change my mind or she just didn't take me seriously. Being an auror has showed me that I would never change my mind.'

'You still have said what this is about.'

'I had myself sterilised so I could never get any woman pregnant. I thought of doing it right after leaving Hogwarts. It was after I slept with the last woman before Ginny and I got back together that I decided to do it. I see the evil that's out there. I will never allow myself to go through what my parents did. I told Ginny in case it made her change her mind before we got married. When she didn't say anything about it, I figured she was fine with not having children.'

Hermione sighed but sat in the seat facing the desk, 'I understand Harry, I do. You would think Ginny would realise. She might not have been involved in everything like me and Ron but she heard enough about your life to understand why you would do this. Molly on the other hand is only going on about the first divorce in the family and that was before divorce was mentioned.'

'They know me Hermione. If Ginny told them that she tried to hex me, they would know I would not forgive her for that. Did Ron say anything?'

'He wants to know the facts first. After those two times when he turned on you, he refused to act until he knows everything and the truth. He realised he was lucky you forgave him after the second time. He would know you would not forgive him if he did it again. He knows you will not lie to us.'

'So he knew you would be the one to come and ask?'

'Yes, he wanted to make sure he didn't say anything he shouldn't so he asked if I'd come see you.'

'He's finally grown up and thinking before acting.'

Hermione couldn't help but chuckle, 'Yes, all thanks to the training he got here, before he left. You know Harry, when Ginny gave up quidditch, I expected to hear she was pregnant.'

'That's why she retired, she's began trying from then. She waited two years before she went to see Poppy. Poppy told her she was perfectly healthy, so it must be me. Ginny said Poppy would see me so she could do a full examination on me. I spoke with Poppy after the last time I was in one of her beds. We spoke about side affects, especially when it comes to the killing curse. As we all know, I'm the only person to survive so it's hard to say if it has caused any problems. That's why Ginny was told it could be me. It is in a way, just not in the way she thought.'

'No, but Harry, even with the criminals you deal with, don't you want children, one day?'

'No, I never wanted kids. I can't say if I would change my mind in ten years but right now, no. From the time I was around twelve, I knew I wouldn't want kids. Because most women do want kids, one day, it could mean I end up alone.'

'Yes, you could. Does that worry you?'

Harry thought for a moment before shaking his head, 'No, it doesn't. I think that proves I am not meant to be a father. I love Teddy and little Rose, I love holding them and making all those ridiculous cooing noises. But no, it's not something I want full time. I always said I wasn't normal, I suppose this is just another way that shows I'm different.'

'Yes, it does. Maybe this is showing you what your life is going to be like. You can always date, and we both know some women will jump at the chance to date Harry Potter. But your life could be that of a single man.'

'Yes, I think it will, I'll be a bachelor. Thinking that way made me think about what Minerva said, about teaching in my later years. If I decide to give up being an auror, I could become a teacher while I'm still young. I still love this job but to be a teacher at Hogwarts, I would consider giving this up for that.'

'I always believed you could end up at Hogwarts Harry. It's like what you told me in our second year. You thought of Hogwarts as your home and you felt that way from the very first night there. Maybe you will return home.'

'Yeah, maybe I will. Anyway, you can explain to Ron and if you want, to the rest of the family since I doubt I will be very welcome there right now. It's best to give them all a chance to get used to me and Ginny being divorced.'

'I will. What do you think Ginny will do now?'

'She may return to quidditch. She's still young enough and fit enough.'

'True but if she was serious about starting a family, then she may just begin dating. The trouble is, she's not getting any money now your divorced.'

'I made sure she had some, but no, I wasn't going to keep supporting her forever. She did say she would like to write, maybe she will do that. I gave her Grimmauld place so it's not like she has to pay rent or buy another place. What I left for her in her vault would last two to three years as long as she didn't go crazy spending on stuff. She could spend that time writing and see if she could make a living out of it. You know Hermione, if she did, then met a man who wants kids, she could work from home. Work and be a mother.'

'Yes, she could. But Harry, you don't seem upset, at all.'

'I'm upset, I do love her but I just can't trust her anymore. She's gone to hex before but once she noticed my look, she stopped. This time she didn't. To tell you the truth, right after...it was all over, I actually thought of staying alone, just date. When Ginny asked to give it a go, I figured it wouldn't hurt to try. But I think it was telling me that being single is for me.'

'I'm sure you will figure that out. Well, I should go explain. I believe after they get over the initial shock and anger, they should realise why you did it. You were left alone as a baby when your parents died. You would hate for that to happen to your own children.'

'Yes, I would so I made sure it wouldn't happen. I mean I would take in Teddy if anything happened to Andromeda, the same with rose, since you named me godfather. I would probably retire if that happened then wait until they were older before talking to Minerva. I just don't want to be a father, full time. Maybe that will change when I'm older, I just don't know.'

'None of us know how we will feel about things when we're older. Alright, I'll go but I'll see you again on the weekend.'

Hermione gave Harry a hug before leaving the auror offices. By that afternoon, it was known that Harry Potter divorced his wife of nine years. No one knew the reason. Anyone that knew anything about Harry knew they would not get that information out of him or his friends. If anyone wanted to know why Harry and Ginny divorced, they would have to get that information from other sources.

Reporters tried speaking with everyone in the ministry to all of Harry's friends. They even stuck into Arthur Weasley's office, to see if he would tell them. So far, no one has talked.

It was only a few days later that the reporters found out that Ginny Weasley was back with the Holyhead Harpies, but she wasn't the captain like she was before. Still, they could not get anyone to talk. Most said they had no idea why Harry Potter divorced his wife. With the new laws put on reporters and what could be written, none of the reporters were going to write that the rumours were that Ginny cheated. If they got proof, they could write it, but so far, they haven't found anything. They would keep trying and hope they got the information or someone close to Harry Potter talked.

It was three months after Harry divorced Ginny that people finally stopped asking him what happened in his marriage. Reporters still tried to find out and a few rumours were heard about one of them cheating. Those rumours were squashed straight away.

As Harry was walking through the atrium of the ministry of magic, he glanced around. Normally he wouldn't. This time he did because he realised that this was his life now, a single man who happened to be head auror. One thing he knew for sure, he was content with his life. He always knew he was different to other boys and men, this was just another way.

Harry Potter was single and to him, this was the life that suited him.

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