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Shovel Talk

Harry and Ginny walked giggling hand in hand through backdoor in Burrow's kitchen. One can tell the nature of activities they were engaged in by glancing at their swollen lips and disheveled clothing. Burrow's kitchen was packed with every member of weasley family including Hermione Granger as they both entered. It was one of Burrow's weekend dinner gathering. Conversations stopped in mid-sentences at the arrival of the couple. Harry was standing bit apprehensively as 6 weasley brothers were glaring meaningfully in his and Ginny's direction, Ginny just threw annoying look in their direction and lead Harry towards their seats. Silence was broken as Mrs. Weasley ushered everyone to continue dinner. Everyone obeyed –though weasley brothers kept glancing at the couple every now and then. As dinner came to end Bill locked gazes with Charlie and nodded at him.

"Mum, Charlie and I will clear the table." Bill told molly

Charlie looked bit reluctant but agreed nonetheless

Molly weasley looked surprised at her older son's willingness to help but let it slid.

"Oh thank you dear that's so sweet of you." she smiled at both of them.

Fleur gave pointed look at Bill but he ignored her and turned to continue his work.

As everybody went out of hearing range, Charlie turned towards Bill and asked, "So a weasley brother meeting is in order?"

"Yep" Bill answered.

Six weasleys were gathered in Twins old room as it had an alarm alerting them about visitors.

"So dear older brother of mine" Fred started.

"What do we owe your gracious presence in our kingdom of mischief" George asked him.

"Did your veela wife kick you out?" Fred asked, feigning concern.

"That's why you were buttering mum, weren't you?" George accused.

"My married life is perfectly fine, thank you, and to why I am in this prank workhouse is because anybody will think twice about barging in here" Bill calmly replied.

"Excuse me, may I know what is so important that you have called me here, I was working on very important report about floo network which is due tomorrow. Besides I don't have good feeling that being in this room longer will do us any good." Percy said

Fred and George smirked and felt somewhat proud about themselves.

"Percy you should take every opportunity to redeem yourself. So shut up and go along with us." Charlie told Percy

"Get it on with it, will you." Ron grumbled.

"Ok, so you all have been noticing the change of relationship between our dear sister and Mr. Potter."-Bill

Ron snorted, "Change of relationship, I faced much worse last year. At least here I don't have to see then sucking each other face continuously."

"That's because you are busy snogging Hermione nowadays".-Charlie

Ron's face matched his hair colour.

Before anyone could interrupt Bill said "So I thought we should gather to plan with young couple."

After he told about his plan, everyone was staring at him with their open mouth.

"You are crazy." Ron nearly exclaimed

Fred and George was looking awed in his direction, then turned to each other "Wicked" they muttered simultaneously.

"Well done big brother" Fred praised him.

"We knew you had it in you." George said, wiping fake tear.

"The look on their faces tomorrow will be worth a sight." Fred said gleefully.

"They don't' know what is going to hit them." George said with predatory grin.

Next day Harry and Ginny were sitting in Burrow's living room along with Ron. Boys were playing wizard chess. Ginny was reading Hermione's sixth year transfiguration notes with her feet propped upon Harry's lap. Hermione was sitting in corner of room, her nose buried in some book. Everyone had stayed at Burrow the day before except Bill.

Slowly everybody came in living room, their parents were out of house, which was perfect opportunity for them to carry out their planned task without interruption of certain Molly Weasley. Lastly, Bill entered the house by floo. Only Harry and Ginny were surprised by the sudden (as in sudden to couple and Hermione) appearance of eldest brother. Every head turned to him as he entered the room. Ron started fidgeting in his seat and threw nervous glances towards harry and Ginny. Bill gave nods to every brother and walked toward the couple.

Harry had a surprised expression on his face which turned to one of fear as he caught the signs passed between the Weasley brothers, he had been dreading this day, when he would be having confrontation with Ginny's brothers. Though frightened about threats he was ready to answer every question by them. Ginny on other hand was furious –she was perfectly capable of taking care of herself and had proved that last year by rebelling against Carrows and fighting in final battle. She didn't need her brothers to threaten her boyfriend. But she knew they wouldn't budge even if she threatened them with Bat bogey hex also she had confidence in Harry. He was capable of handling her brothers even if his expression on his face was frightened one. She looked towards him and they nodded to each other conforming doubts and coming to same conclusion. They both turned to Bill.

"Hey Bill, Good morning, I didn't know you were coming today?", Ginny greeted Bill

Harry gave him weak smile.

Every eye in the room turned to Bill. Ron grew more nervous as time passed. Hermione noticed this but choose not to comment as she had doubt what was coming.

"Actually Ginny I..um..that is we wanted to talk to you and Harry."

Ginny raised her eyebrow in enquiring way indicating him to continue.

All weasley brothers who were gathered in living room shifted and took seat in vicinity of couple. Hermione remained at her place but was listing to the conversation.

Bill started once again "so you and Harry are…together."

"Glad you figured." Ginny muttered sarcastically as Harry nodded his head and turned to look at every brother. Bill and Charlie were looking serious in their older brother mode. Percy was looking bored as if he had better things to do, which in his opinion he had. Fred and George were wearing amused and mischievous smiled as usual .They looked as though they were here to enjoy the show. Ron was extremely nervous and wasn't meeting Harry's eye.

Charlie took over from there, "Harry as older brothers, it is our responsibility to look after our younger siblings. We should warn them about what to expect. So without further ado, how do you feel about our little sister?"

Ginny huffed at the use of word little but remained silent she just wanted to end it once for all.

Harry just looked in her brown eyes which he loved so much and simply answered, "I love her."

Charlie turned to Ginny and asked same question

She answered by looking at Harry, "I love him too."

They smiled at each other.

Twins were getting excited as main part of their plan was coming closer. They were grinning like mad.

"Dear Harry-kins do you know our Gin-Gin properly." Fred

"Yes, don't' go on her pretty face."-George

Harry was confused and somewhat offended, "Of course I know her that's why I love her."

"So we take it as you know what you are getting yourself into."-Bill asked

Ginny answered "I know bill what I am getting myself into, No matter how you people deny I am not little anymore and I can take my decisions about who I want to be with ."

"Excuse me Ginners, don't get your knickers in twist." Fred told her.

"Bill wasn't talking to you he was asking poor harry over here." George said.

Both Harry Ginny were shocked to hear this and exclaimed together "What?"

"You heard correct, we are here to warn Harry. He should know what he is getting himself into." Charlie said

"You know Harry, I was rude to you back then but I have come to my senses, we just wanted to make sure that you are happy with our dear sister." Percy said in full seriousness

Harry Ginny kept staring at them as if they were speaking mermish.

Ignoring their stares Bill turned to Ginny, "Ginny we just wanted to make sure you loved him and wouldn't hurt him."

At this point Ginny's jaw had touched the floor.

"As older brother we have to look after Harry and alert him of coming danger."-Charlie

"Yes Harry you know she is a Weasley and we are famous for tempers."-Fred

"You have seen mum's temper first hand."-George

"So be care full."-Fred

Both Harry Ginny were too shocked to say anything. Harry was feeling mixed emotions of confusion, amusement, shock, love, Happiness to be included as one of weasley brothers. Ginny somehow managed to get her voice back and turned to look at each of them.

"So you all are here to warn me that I should treat Harry properly."

Everyone looked at her and said in unison, "yes"

At this point Hermione was trying very hard to control her laughter.

"Ginny it was Bill's and Charlie's idea .They just dragged me here I told them it was bad idea. I just wanted to tell you to keep snogging minimum in front of me.", Ron said fearfully

"This is what you wanted to say to me." Ginny asked ignoring Ron's comment

Charlie smirked and nodded to her.

"Don't be so surprised Gin." Fred said.

"Harry is our brother in all but blood, it is our duty to look after him." George told her.

Harry felt overwhelmed at this

"Isn't it your duty to look after our only sister." Ginny asked not willing to surrender to them.

"What who can be better for you than Harry, he practically saved lives of 4 members of family. What more reassurance do we want."-Fred

"You have wizarding world's hero and most eligible bachelor what more do you want, Gilderoy Lockhart."-George smirked

Seeing Harry's shell shocked expressions Ginny was doubled with happiness as they not only accepted their relationship but also made Harry feel more included .She decided to enjoy herself and responded to her brothers.

"That's true."

Putting her arm around Harry she turned towards her brothers and said in all serious tone" Don't worry I understand, I will look after 'your'( placing emphasis on your) honorary brother and promise I will make him honest man one day."

It was hard to differentiate Harry's face and Ginny hair after her proclamation

It was now Weasley brothers' turn to look shocked. Hermione burst out laughing. Everybody else collectively ignored her.

Bill recovered and said" That's what we wanted to hear." With that he got up and embraced Harry.

Percy got up next "Welcome to the family Harry."

One by one every Weasley brother got up and embraced him welcoming him in family.

"My work is done here, I am going home. Bye everyone." With that Bill got up and went to fireplace .Everybody else returned to their previous activities. Hermione's full blown laughter was reduced to chuckles.

Harry was still bewildered. After a while he shook out of rewire and turned to look at his best friends and girlfriend. "Did that just happen?"

This sent Hermione in another fit of laughter along with Ginny and Ron.

Chapter Text

WHO HE LIKES THE MOST?

Ron stumbled in kitchen Burrow scowling. Everyone one was gathered in kitchen for breakfast. Bill was sitting beside Charlie was also present, he had come to spend some time with family during dark times. Mr. Weasley had left early for ministry. Percy was also there who has returned after the public announcement of resurrection of Voldemort. He had begged for forgiveness to his family. His parents had readily granted him forgiveness but the siblings were still sore to him sometimes. Mrs. Weasley was busy making breakfast for everyone. Only Harry and Ginny was absent from kitchen.

Ron groaned and flopped on chair.

"Oh you are up dear, What would you like for breakfast? " Mrs. Weasley asked him.

"I don't think I can eat anything right now."-Ron

Every single person's head snapped at him at his statement.

"Ron are you all right" Hermione asked bewildered. Cause Ron can stop doing anything but eating.

"Are you ok? You or not sick are you?" Mrs. Weasley started fussing over him, checking his head for temperature.

"Did you heard what I heard dear Georgie?"-Fred exclaimed with mock panicked look

"Oh surely Freddie"-George replied copying the look.

"Dear Ronnikins denied the food…the food."-Fred

"Next thing we know will be Malfoy kissing our shoes."-George

Everyone else would have laughed at twins banter if they weren't busy deducing reason behind Ron's denial for food.

"Stop it you two. After seeing your best mate and sister eating each other's face off –first thing in morning, anyone will lose their appetite."-Ron said Scowling

Harry and Ginny had got together after Harry's arrival at Burrow two weeks ago. He had realized his feelings for her during end of his fifth year. She helped him through his grief for loss of Sirius. He has confessed his feelings to her before it would have been too late as she has mentioned something about Dean Thomas on return train ride. Ginny waved his concern. She told him that she had said that to piss-off Ron because he was acting as overprotective git. They were together since then. Everyone was happy for couple. Except Ron-as he was having difficulty accepting the fact that his best friend likes his younger sister in that way. He always made gagging sound even if they just held hands. Ginny was getting irritated by his behavior. And now he has seen his baby sister and best mate snogging first thing in morning.

Mrs. Wealey heaved sigh of relief after hearing that nothing was wrong with his health.

Hermione rolled her eyes. She had had this conversation with Ron many times. Many times she had to distract Ron when an argument seemed rising between him and Ginny.

"Honesty Ron you're just overreacting." She said throwing him irritated look

But Weasley brother's faces were contorted.

"Well we'll just have to accept this fact."-Bill said acting as mature big brother all though he didn't like the mental image of his sister snogging Harry.

"I knew she had crush on him but never thought Ginny could actually date him. It was just silly fangirl crush actually."-Charlie said thoughtfully

"True, but she matured."-Hermione said catching everyone's attention

She continued, "Ginny initially had that fangirl crush but she grown out of that. she even dated one other guy, that's when she started seeing the real harry .Harry needs someone who can really sees him as harry as normal person and not as some hero.

Everyone just started at her.

Fred and George had to had make some comment after such thought full explanation-so they did

"Besides he just loves weasleys"-Fred

"Just can't resist the weasley charm."-George

Hermione rolled her eyes smiling fondly

"And that's why he doesn't have any other options. There aren't many weasley girls. Ginny is only girl born in seven generations in weasley family."-Bill

"He doesn't have many options cause he is walking straight."-Fred

"If only he swung other way he would have had six options to choose from."-George

"And obviously he had chosen me seeing I am his favorite."- Fred said and continued eating

"Excuse me we both are his favorite, so why would he choose only you?" George asked crossing his arms in front of his chest.

"Because I am most handsome twin, everyone knows that"-Fred said that as if stating obvious.

George was going to restore but Bill cut in.

"If we are going on looks then sorry brothers I think I am most handsome Weasley. So he would have chosen me." Bill said brushing his pony tail

"Actually you see we are talking about a boy here and seeing that I am actually one who is into boy, his natural choice should be me."-Charlie stated matter-of- factly.

"But we are speaking hypothetically. It is not important whether you are gay or not."-Percy said waving Charlie's argument

"Percy shut up if you don't have any valid argument. And he would never choose you so shut up." Charlie said glaring at Percy

"Of course it is valid argument and how would you know that he wouldn't chose me." Percy asked him.

"Why dear brother"-Fred

"Want chosen one all for yourself."-George said smirking at Percy

Percy turned red and sputtered incoherently.

"As if he has any chance." It came from Ron, who was silent during the argument.

Percy raised his eyebrow and said "why not? Then tell Ron who has chance with Harry."

"Yes you are his best friend you will be able to judge precisely."- Bill

Ron stared at his brothers as if they are small children and he is teaching them two plus two is four and said "Of course it would be me. I am his best friend after all. I know him better than any of you. And if you had forgotten I am the one whom he had rescued from black lake during second task in triwizard tournament which means I am the person whom he will miss the most."

Everyone was quiet for a minute. Then Charlie exclaimed suddenly "We need a fair judge."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Fred scanned the table .His eyes stopped on bushy haired girl and his lips turned into evil smile.

"Dear Hermione you are looking magnificent today."-Fred

"Yes absolutely gorgeous."-George continues knowing what Fred was trying to do.

"Stunning"-Fred

"Charming"-George

"Ok ok shut up, I am not judging which weasley boy has chance with Harry Game."-Hermione said frowning at them.

"Come on Hermione, you would be perfect judge. You are his best friend and you are not competing either."-Ron said in attempt to convince her hoping that she would favor him.

"Competing, honestly Ronald."-Hermione said exasperated.

Harry and Ginny entered the kitchen. No one noticed them except Hermione as they had resumed their previous argument.

"What's going on?" Ginny asked piling food on her plate.

"Ah! Just the man we wanted to see."-Charlie said looking happily at Harry.

"Go on, tell them Harry, you would choose me upon them any day." Ron told Harry passing him the butter.

Harry was totally confused as to what was going on and seeing at Ginny she was in same state as his.

"Ron don't pressure him, let him decide for himself." Bill told Ron glaring at him.

"Harrykins just tell them I am most handsome and close the topic."-Fred

"First of all we look alike and why you when we have already decided that we both are his favorite." George turned to Fred frowning.

"Will you just stop praising yourselves."-Charlie

"Everyone be silent. Let ask Harry what he thinks."-Percy said solemenly.

Harry was now extremely confused. Were they really fighting over him. No they won't do that, will they? Well they were weasleys and they can do absolutely anything. He had had first-hand experience at that. He shot an inquiring look at Hermione. She was trying hard not to laugh at them ….or him.

"Alright shut up and speak one by one."-Ginny

"Ginny we were just wondering that who would Harry chose among us if he swung the other way." Bill stated calmly

Harry and Ginny kept staring at them until Ginny burst out laughing. That set Hermione on laughter fit. Harry can't understand what they were finding amusing in this situation where he felt more and more uncomfortable by passing minute.

"This is serious Ginny." Ron said sending her irritated look.

Still chuckling Ginny said "Of course it is Ron." Then she turned to Harry and asked him managing a straight look "What do you think Harry? Who would you dump me for?"

Harry let his head fall on table with a groan. Still he could hear the boys arguing and girls laughing their heads off.

Mrs. Weasley entered the kitchen listening the bickering of her children and honorary children.

"What's the racket?"

"Mum…Your sons are trying to steal my boyfriend." Ginny managed to tell between her laughs.

"Boys leave the poor boy alone. I have told you not to threaten him." Mrs. Weasley scolded her son thinking that they were threatening him about his relationship with Ginny.

"We are doing nothing like that."-Bill

"Then what are you on about."-Mrs. Weasley asked narrowing her eyes suspiciously.

All boys looked at each other, trying to come with reasons to tell their mother.

"Mrs. Weasley they were doing quiet the opposite. They were fighting for…err…what can we say…Harry's affection."-Hermione told her looking in amusement.

In the meanwhile Harry had gulped down his breakfast. He stood up thanked Molly and slowly walked towards kitchen door.

Ron saw him and said loudly "Harry at least answer us."

But had leapt in run towards backyard already.

"I think he don't want to disappoint anyone by choosing me."-Fred stated and started the argument once again.

Chapter Text

Marry him, Ginny

Ron

Ron sat alone in Gryffindor common. Around him was the usual bustle of fifth years revising for their owls. His sister Ginny was one of them and from her looks, she stepped behind from pulling Hermione. She sat alone in the corner of the common room, her posture tense, disarray hair, dark circles beneath her eyes, wrinkled forehead with books and parchments lying in front of her.

Why she was in such a frenzy was beyond him. She was really smart (not that he would ever admit it) and good at studies as much as Percy, she didn't have to be worried so much.

He was distracted from his thoughts when he heard the portrait hole open admitting his best mate carrying the plate filled with breakfast and a goblet of juice. Weird, he thought, they just had breakfast in the great hall. Why would he bring it up in a common room? He watched him as he made a beeline to Ginny.

Ginny looked up and smiled adoringly at Harry. Her face brightened and her shoulder slumped as He set the plate and goblet in front of her and took her textbook. Ginny tucked into her breakfast while Harry seemed to quiz her.

Harry stood up kissing her on the forehead as Ginny finished her breakfast in record time. She seemed more relaxed now.

Ron made his way towards Ginny. She was not interested in acknowledging him so he asked her. "What was all that?"

"What?" She asked in an irritated voice without looking up from her book.

"Harry bringing the breakfast thing."

At this, she looked at him and smiled. "That's what it was. He brought me breaking here so that I won't have to waste my time going to the great hall for that, I can revise instead. It is sweet."

Ginny went back to her book.

"Huh. He never did that for me." Ron said thoughtfully after some time.

"Try snogging him," Ginny told him.

"Funny " Ron grumbled.

Ron sat there in silence contemplating the happening of the morning between his best friend (male one) and history sister. He nodded to himself as he concluded.

"Marry him." He told her decisively.

That got Ginny's attention.

"Excuse me." She gave him the look of disbelief marred with incredulity.

"I said what I said." He told her firmly.

Seeing her unconvinced he added. "Look, if anyone bothered to bring me breakfast while I was doing whatever I am doing, I would marry that person."

"Thanks, I may act upon your advice in future. Now please sod off." Ginny told him dismissively.

Not taking the clue, Ron continued. He was excited with the prospect of his sister marrying his best friend (the again male one).

"I can give you ideas for nice proposals. You can hide the ring in the snitch and let him catch it. Or you could..."

Ginny looked him in the eye and said calmly told him to fuck off.

Muttering about ungrateful sisters he went back to his seat mentally writing the rough draft of his best man speech.

Charlie

He hurried to the burrow as fast as he could with the parcel in his hand. He hoped nothing would go wrong in his absence. So far the baby has been quiet. Not making any sound, eating and sleeping on time and content to live in his small box for the time being.

It wasn't hard to hide her during the daytime, with the chaos going around, the house full of family and guests. It was good that he shared a room with Bill who was a heavy sleeper. Just yesterday Azure had woken up at night, flapping her wings. It was a bit early for her to fly, usually, her species took at least a month to fly. Hoping that it won't cause any trouble till the wedding otherwise, his mum will blow him away worse than a ghoul.

He entered Burrow's kitchen to find it empty and voices coming from upstairs.

Suddenly he stopped in his step. Did they find out about Azure? Fuck.

Fred and George saw him first as he slowly climbed the stairs to his room.

"Oh look. Daddy is here." Fred cried gleefully.

Gulping he realised that his secret was out.

"Charlie Weasley you are in so much trouble. When mum finishes with you, He who must not be named will be the least of your worries." George told him solemnly

"How the hell did she get out?" He ran up the stairs.

Ignoring the shouts of his mother and others, he ran into his room. He blinked in surprise at the scene that greeted him there.

Harry Potter was sitting on the bed cradling the baby dragon, surrounded by Ron, Fleur and Ginny while Fleur cooed at the dragon. Well, that wasn't the most surprising part. What he was shocked to see was that Harry was speaking to Azure. Not just speaking, Apparently chatting like good friends.

"What is happening here?" He asked after finding his voice.

"Your illegitimate, counter species daughter got fed by hiding. She wanted to be part of the family too." Ginny answered him looking up from where she was sitting next to Harry.

Frowning, Ron asked him, "Why did you hide her, Charlie. Do you think we won't accept her?"

"It's not right. She is family. My first niece." Ginny told him in disapproval. Turning to Azure she said in a soft voice.

"Even though you are a dragon, it doesn't matter to us. You will always be part of us. Even when you are far far away."

"Tell her what I said, Harry." She ordered Harry, who hissed at her and Azure hissed at him in return.

"She says thank you." He said with a sappy look at his sister. Ginny smiled at him, suddenly her face lit up in excitement.

"Oh Harry, can you tell her to call me aunt." She asked Harry excitedly.

Azure hissed at Ginny.

"Oh my god," Ginny exclaimed and practically melted.

"Uncle too." Ron popped up from beside her, not wanting to let out.

Charlie looked around and tried to make sense of the situation. Ginny, Ron and Fleur were only the ones brave enough to be in the room with a baby dragon. His dad looked like he wanted to come inside but was trying to hold onto his mum. Bill was trying to pacify Delacours, who had petrified expressions on their faces. Twins were nowhere to be seen.

Harry looked way too comfortable, cradling Azure like he was, translating for others. That boy had no fear at all. Well, he thought, someone who had to outsmart Hungarian Horntail won't be afraid of baby Japanese sharpwings. How on earth was Harry talking to a dragon? And most importantly why was he found out now!

"Can someone please explain to me what's going on here?" He asked them tiredly.

Harry calmly looked up and asked, "It's no big deal. She is related to a snake isn't she?"

"Yes."

"I'm a parselmouth." He said warily. Charlie was stunned, this was new. His gaze slid to his sister and youngest brother. Both of them looked at him, daring him to say anything unsavoury, not that he was going to do in the first place. It was useful anyway. Not just useful, it was…

"Great, amazing, fantastic." He kept saying.

He too joined their small contingent, not wanting to lose the chance to talk to a dragon.

After a while, the crowd from the doorway cleared and his parents joined them too. He went over to join Ginny and Ron, a few feet away, giving space to new members.

They were quiet, observing Harry talking to Azure. Charlie was still in awe. Ron, who had long lost any ability of surprise when it came to his best mate, was munching on some of the biscuits Bill and he had nicked the day before.

Ginny on the other hand was mesmerized as she watched her boyfriend. Charlie had never seen such a tender expression on his sister's face. He tapped her on the shoulder. One day he was sure Harry and Ginny would marry. And he can have a dragon speaking brother in law. He sighed, oh how days passed.

"Ginny." He said tapping on her shoulder.

"Hmm" she replied distractingly.

"Marry him." He told her.

She turned and looked at him blankly.

"Told you so," Ron spoke up from behind her.

Ginny rolled her eyes at them and went back to ogling her boyfriend.

"I am serious." He said, trying to catch her attention.

"No, you are Charlie." She said without looking at him.

"Say the word. We already have everything set up. After Bill's we can do yours."

Looking at him and Ron like his mum looked at the twins, she walked away from them to Harry's side, muttering about insufferable brothers.

Bill

Every member of the Weasley family plus Hermione watched the argument between Harry and Molly Weasley attentively.

Molly was completely against her children not returning to Hogwarts much less actively taking part in the war.

"Mrs Weasley I can't say I understand where you are coming from because I can't. But you have to understand that we are not children, not anymore. Each one of us is personally involved in this war. We were in the frontline when Umbridge went rampage at Hogwarts, we fought at the Department of Ministry and Hogwarts last year.

I'm the centre of this war, Ginny is affected to her very soul by that monster, your family is a blood traitor, fighting against the very essence of the war, Hermione is a muggleborn witch the foremost target for death eaters. You can't keep us away from it.

Death eaters infiltrated Hogwarts, it is supposed to be the safest place. You can't say it is safe to attend Hogwarts in the current situation with Dumbledore's death.

I have to complete the task and defeat Voldemort and Ginny, Ron and Hermione offered to help me. We are going to do it whether you like it or not. While we can do that without you, your help and support will be much appreciated along with your food."

Bill watched as his brothers had the same jaw slacked expression as his. Hermione looked troubled like she wished nothing more than to bolt away from the scene, his dad looked contemplative. His eyes rested on Ginny. She was gazing at her boyfriend with pride. She noticed him looking at her and smirked in Bill's direction.

Bill was shocked, to say the least. No one and he meant no one could hold themselves in front of Molly Weasley when she is dead set on something. He and his brother never bother to argue with their mother while Ginny and she had loud rows once in a while. Only sometimes his dad could make her see sense.

Harry Potter has changed that. He meticulously wore down his mother with a well-placed argument. He didn't shout or even raise his voice which was surprising considering his behaviour or previous years. He just placed hard facts in front of her and told her in no uncertain term that he would do what he had to with or without her permission and managed to diffuse tension.

Everyone watched in anticipation at his mother. To everyone's surprise, he exhaled a breath and dropped her hands from where they were situated at her hips.

"Alright Harry dear, I can't deny that my children are grown up. It will take time but I promise I will get there." She told him in a resigned voice.

Once again he watched in amazement as she got her composure back and hugged Harry before patting his cheek and saying, "Let me make you treacle tart."

"Oh, can I watch, I want to learn how to make it?" Harry asked his mother hopefully.

"Overkill mate." Bill heard Fred's voice while Ron muttering suck up trying to cover it as a cough.

His mother just glared at them ushering her precious Harry to the kitchen.

Bill was first to break the silence catching Ginny's attention.

"Ginny"

She turned to him expectedly.

"Marry him." He told her shortly.

"Told you." Ron and Charlie said simultaneously.

Ginny's face turned sour, "Not you too."

Percy

Percy heaved a sigh of relief as he exited the room. It was a miracle that he was let go with merely a slap on the wrist. Everyone who had worked under Voldemort's faux government was tired after the war and Percy didn't have the excuse of being under the influence of an imperious curse. By the time he had realized the sham of the governor, he was far too deep to get out and what he had done to his family, he didn't have that option either. He at least deserved some years of confinement, although extra work with payouts sans any promotions will do. At least he didn't have to go to jail.

He saw Harry talking with the Minister and Head Auror by the end of the corridor. He heard their conversation as he neared them.

"Thanks for this." He caught the end of Harry's sentence.

Minister Shaklebolt slapped Harry on the back as he said, "That's the least we could do for you, Potter. It's not that he had any bad intentions, the lad was just misguided. With Arthur's reputation and your word, it was easy enough to get him out."

Of course, Percy thought he should have known. It had to be a saviour's word. Damn, he had heard Harry's praises all around his house, but experiencing his kindness first-hand was still serial. He felt worse than before.

"Hey alright?" Harry asked him.

"Huh," He replied, distracted and catching himself, "I just wanted to thank you."

Harry waved his hand, "It's no big deal. Forget it and don't be stupid again." With that, he went away, Percy following him through the fireplace.

Rubbing out the remaining ashes he looked to see Harry and Ginny locked in an passionate embrace.

"Percy, earth to Percy." Ginny waved her hand in front of his face. He might have been lost in thought.

He shook himself and turned to her, "He's the one Ginny, don't let him go."

He didn't understand why but Ginny made a resigned sigh and stomped out of the room.

FRED AND GEORGE

Twins sat with their heads down on the dinner table.

"That will teach you not to mess with someone with maruders' legacy."

"Shut it you, entitled price. We gave you that map."

"Excuse you. I am the legitimate heir of the map. It was the fates that made you give me it. You were mere vessels in the process of the greater good." Harry told them in his best impression of Dumbledore's voice, which was not very good.

"Huh," was the only thing George was able to utter as Fred was stunned into silence.

"Well my dad was prongs, Sirius was Padfoot, Remus was well moony and that rat."

Slowly their gazes turned from curiosity to astonishment to reverence.

They turned to each other and nodded in determination.

"Ginny, Ginny, you have to marry him!" Fred exclaimed.

Ginny's face soured, "Why don't one of you marry him?"

"I would love to, no doubt. But we lack the particular reproductive Organ which would help in producing Weasley cross Potter cross marauder children. We shan't, absolutely shan't deprive the world of them. The future of pranking is in your hands now." George told her with an extremely serious face.

Ginny raised her brow and folded her arms, "Are you encouraging me to have sex with my boyfriend? Never thought I would see this day."

"Anything for the greater good."

"Fine. I will." Ginny declared.

Harry turned to her,"You would."

"We do it every day."

"Not that." He coloured and asked, "Marry me that is?"

"Huh,"

Taking her hand in his, he brought a box with another in front of her and looked at her with a raised brow. "Ginevera Weasley, will you marry me?"

"Yes, yes she will!" Shouts were heard from all the occupants of the dining room before she could even open her mouth.

Smiling, she nodded and hardly had Harry slip the ring on her finger when they were bombarded by her brothers in group hugs and shouts of congratulations.