Harry and Ginny were together as much as they could be the next three months. Most days they saw each other at the Ministry as Ginny completed the last block of her training. Most nights she studied at Grimmauld Place while Harry made lesson plans or graded papers. Most weekends they joined the Weasley family for a meal. She officially moved into Grimmauld Place over the Easter break.

Sirius had never considered Grimmauld Place a happy home till Teddy came to live with him and Harry, but it was even better now. The three males thrived, having a female amongst them. Both Teddy and Sirius loved hearing her stories of Remus and Tonks at Hogwarts, and Ginny loved hearing Sirius' stories of the Marauders. Teddy was chuffed to find one of the Marauders had the same name as his Pygmy Puff. Sirius smiled sadly for the day when Teddy realised the true nature of Peter Pettigrew.

Harry didn't think he could be happier. Coming home to Ginny, being part of her big family, sharing the love and laughter this woman had brought to his his life was even better than he had imagined. He had forged close friendships with her brothers too, especially Bill and Fleur, for Teddy and Tori were still as close as ever. Ron and Hermione and he and Ginny often met up for dinner in the Muggle world.

He was also pleased to see Sirius and Ginny get close. They often cooked together, and Ginny and him often tried to outprank the other. Harry would never know that Sirius was the one who told her of Harry's concerns at getting involved with her while she was still considered his student. They'd met at Florean's during the week the evaluations went out, with Sirius telling her of Harry's worry of her reaction to their near kiss. This gave Sirius and Ginny a bond, for they both loved Harry and wanted his happiness above their own.

As expected, Ginny did well in all her courses and was immediately offered international work. With Harry's blessing she accepted various jobs, always making sure they were never apart for more than two weeks. While the time apart was hard, they knew it wasn't forever, and their passionate reunions almost made it worthwhile. Meanwhile, Harry kept busy during her absences with Teddy and Sirius, his Quidditch and his search for the perfect engagement ring when he wasn't working.

HGHGHG

They were married eighteen months later. Harry watched through tears of joy as Arthur proudly escorted Ginny down the aisle. Sirius was Harry's best man and Teddy was groomsman. Ginny's friend Luna was bridesmaid and Tori was flowergirl.

Harry stared into Ginny's eyes as the minister droned on and on about marriage. Harry just wanted him to get on with it. "I love you," he whispered. "Always."

Ginny's eyes blazed like he loved so much. "I love you, always," she said, and in that moment, Harry knew he would never be alone or lonely again.

"Do you, Harry James Potter take this woman to be your wife. To have and to hold, in tears and in laughter, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, from this day forward, in this world and the next?"

"I do," he said, looking into her blazing eyes. "I really do," he said earnestly.

"I do, as well," said Teddy, looking at Tori. Everybody laughed.

"And do you Ginevra Molly Weasley take this man to be your husband. To have and to hold, in tears and in laughter, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, from this day forward, in this world and the next?"

"In this world and the next. I do," said Ginny, looking into his burning eyes.

"Me too," giggled Tori, looking at Teddy.

"Then I now pronounce you husband and wife. Harry, you may now kiss your wife,"said the Minister, knowing this was the best part of the ceremony.

"About time," sighed Harry happily. He took Ginny in his arms and kissed her.

"Ow!" cried Teddy. "What was that for?" Tori had hit him with her little posey of flowers.

Harry and Ginny stopped kissing to look down at their godson and niece.

"Ew, he tried to kiss me. Maman!" cried Tori, rubbing Teddy's kiss from her cheek. She ran to Fleur.

Teddy shrugged. "He told me to," he said, pointing at the minister, who looked alarmed.

"Here now, I said no such thing, I just-"

"It's fine. Thank you, Minister. Come on now, Teddy. Tori, do you want to walk back down the aisle with us?" asked Ginny, trying not to laugh.

"I guess," said Tori, coming back to the front. She put her hands on her hips, looking startingly like her grandmother. "No more kissing, Teddy Lupin."

"Yes, Tori," said a subdued Teddy. He handed her the posey, took her hand and walked her down the aisle glumly. People watching on chuckled. George made a 'whipped' noise. "She'll change her mind soon enough, Teddy!" he called out.

"Upstaged at our own wedding by a eight and seven year old," grinned Harry.

"I don't care. Nothing can spoil today for me. It's the best day of my life," said Ginny.

"Me too, Mrs Potter," said Harry, huskily, taking her in his arms and kissing her again.

"Say it again," grinned Ginny. "I'll never get tired of hearing it."

"Mrs Potter," said Harry, kissing her again.

"Psst. Psst."

Harry and Ginny broke apart to see Teddy beckoning them from the other end of the aisle. "You're supposed to follow me 'n Tori. Remember, we practiced yesterday. Come on! We gotta get to the party."

Harry took Ginny's arm and they walked down the aisle to begin their wedded life

3 years later.

Harry smiled and nodded as his new Aurors and curse breaker class hurried out at the end of their lesson. One or two stopped to ask him a question about the test they just had, but most hurried out. It was Friday, after all, and the weekend beckoned.

Harry wondered what he'd do. Ginny was away in Japan; had been for the last three days. She wasn't expected back till the middle of next week, and Harry missed her more these days. He supposed he could catch up with Ron and Hermione, but since the birth of little Rose, Harry found himself slightly jealous of his brother-in-law.

He wondered if Teddy wanted to take in a Muggle movie, but then he'd probably have to ask Tori too. With Teddy off to Hogwarts in September, those two were anxious to spend any available time together. Oh well, he guessed he could ask them both when he went to Shell Cottage to pick up Teddy after work.

His thoughts turned to Sirius. He'd been in Paris the last month. Fleur had asked her aunt for help in designing Ginny's wedding dress, and Helena Delacour had come to England to meet Ginny and discuss styles. Sirius had been smitten, and it had been reciprocated. Since then Sirius made regular trips to Paris, or Helena found many reasons to visit England.

The door closed and the last student left. Harry turned to his desk and began packing up his bag. He'd nearly finished when the door opened quietly. Harry tensed, until a familiar flowery scent drifted over him. Ginny!

An arm snaked around his waist, and a hand covered his mouth. "Give?"

Smiling, Harry spun around, kicking her legs out from under her, and pulling her to the floor.

Ginny twisted mid-air, waving her wand and quickly saying a cushioning charm as he landed on his back, with his wife atop of him. "Hello, husband," she grinned.

A knock at the door made them both look up. "Ah, Ginny, I was wondering if-oh, I see you found Harry. Er, carry on," said Kingsley, looking embarassed to find them in that position. He quickly left.

"Did we just make Kingsley blush?" asked Ginny, laughing.

Harry just stared at her. "You're here! I was just wondering what I was going to do on the weekend, and how much I missed you, and you're here!" He pulled her head down to kiss her.

"Mmm, I missed you, too," sighed Ginny, kissing him back.

"I wasn't expecting you till next week," said Harry, settling her in a better spot over his body.

Ginny moved against him. "I know, but I wasn't feeling well, so they sent me home," she said.

"What's wrong? You didn't get hit by any sort of spells or hexes, did you?" asked Harry anxiously.

"No, no, nothing like , are you done for the day?" asked Ginny, knowing full well he was. She had stopped by Amelia Bones' office earlier.

"Yeah, all done. We've got the whole weekend ahead of us. How long till you're off again?" he asked.

"I'm not sure. I told my boss I wanted to spend some time with my husband," she said, kissing him again.

Harry groaned as she rubbed up against him. "I-I have to go get Teddy. Sirius is away," he said, breathing hard.

"Oh. All right then," said Ginny, hopping off him, She stood and offered him her hand, pulling him up.

"I can see if he can stay the night at Bill's?" he suggesed eagerly.

"No, Fleur wrote that little Louis is teething and they're not getting much sleep. We'll go get Teddy," she said. "Do you mind if we make a stop first?"

"No, it's fine. Where?" asked Harry.

"Do you trust me to side-Apparate you?" asked Ginny.

"Of course," said Harry. He put his hand around her waist, and they spun away together.

HGHGHG

Harry opened his eyes as they arrived at their destination. He looked around, curiously. He turned as the town clock chimed two o'clock. "Ginny, we're in Godric's Hollow!" As he turned he saw more familiar sites. The steeple on the church, and the flag flying over the local pub, 'The Stag and Hound'.

"I know," said Ginny. "You know I love it here."

Harry nodded. It was true. Hearing the stories of Harry's early life had intrigued Ginny, and when Harry took her to the home of his birth, Ginny confessed she instantly felt at home there. They had talked of buying a house in the pretty little village when they were ready to settle down and start a family.

"Come with me, Harry," she said, holding out her hand. Harry took it and Ginny led the way up the main street of the village.

Harry saw the sign as they came up the hill. "Ginny!" he gasped.

"I know," she said tearily. "It's for sale."

"The Pendragon house. It's the one we like!" exclaimed Harry, looking over the house. Both he and Ginny had fallen in love with the stately old house that just begged for an update.

"I asked Mr Bundy to let me know if it should ever go on the market, and he owled me just the other day. The timing seemed too good to be true, but it is, house is for sale," she cried happily.

"But...your career? We said we wouldn't buy a house till we were ready to settle down, have kids,"said Harry. "Are you saying you're ready?" he asked excitedly. Merlin knew, he had been ready for the last year.

Ginny took his hand. "Harry, I'm more than ready...I'm pregnant." She placed his hand on her abdomen. Harry felt the slight swell and he caressed it gently.

"I began feeling nauseous the day I left on my last assignment. Yesterday I felt dizzy too, so I was checked out by the healer. Harry, we're going to have a baby!"

Harry could only stare and gape at her for seconds, then worry set in. "Dizzy? Nausea? Are you okay, both of you? Bloody Buggering Hell, a baby," he gasped. Ginny laughed.

"We're fine, but I'm going to get checked out by a midwitch this week. You'll come too, won't you?"

The enormity of what she was saying just sank in. Tears welled up in his eyes. "A baby! A son or a daughter of our own," he whispered in awe.

"I know," said Ginny, softly. "Pretty overwhelming, isn't it?" She took Harry in her arms.

"Pretty amazing, more like. I love you, baby, so much," he sighed. Then he laughed at his words. He put his hand on her belly again. "And I love you so much already, baby Potter."

"So, husband and father-to -be, do you think we should go have a look at the house?" asked Ginny, wrapping her arms around his neck.

"Our house," corrected Harry. "You know we both love it already. I just wish..."

"What?" asked Ginny, taking his hand and heading for the house.

"I kind of wish Sirius was here. Is that weird?" he asked, half laughing and half serious.

"No, of course not. Oh, here's Mr Bundy. Hello again," greeted Ginny.

"Hello Mrs Potter, Mr Potter. It's good to see you again. I know you know your way around, but I'll give you some time to wander through again. Come find me when you're done and we can discuss any queries or concerns you have," he said, opening the door to the house.

Ginny smiled and gestured for Harry to go ahead. Without giving it much thought, Harry did so.

"Surprise!"

Harry started, surprised to see Sirius and Teddy there. "This house is awesome! Look what I can do," said Teddy, now eleven. He ran to the top of the stairs and slid down the wide bannister. He grinned. "Wicked!"

"What are you doing here?" asked Harry to Sirius, hugging him.

"Gin owled me this morning, asking me to come home. Helena and I managed to get a Portkey. She's at Grimmauld Place waiting with a bottle of champagne. I swung by Shell Cottage and got Teddy and, well, here we are," grinned Sirius. He looked around, impressed. "It's a great house, Harry."

"Gin and I have loved it ever since we first saw it," said Harry, looking around. "It's just crying out for a family to bring it back to life."

"I think that it would be perfect for you and Ginny. I know you're keen to start a family, and Merlin knows, there's plenty of bedrooms," said Sirius.

Ginny joined them, slipping an arm around Harry's waist. "Did you tell him yet?"

Harry shook his head, his arm around her shoulders. "I was just about to."

"Tell me what?" asked Sirius,looking between the two.

"Ginny's pregnant. We're having a baby, Sirius," cried Harry.

Sirius looked between the two. "Cub...Gin, that's wonderful. Bloody fantastic," he cried, hugging them both together.

Hey, what's going on?" asked Teddy, coming in through the french doors. "Did you see the size of that Quidditch pitch out there," he gestured.

"Teddy, guess what? Ginny and Harry are expecting a baby," cried Sirius.

"'Bout time," grinned Teddy. He flung an arm around Ginny and hugged her. "You're gonna be an awesome Mum." He kissed her cheek.

"Hey, what about me?" asked Harry.

Teddy turned to face Harry. "Your kid is really lucky to have you as a dad. You're the best, both you and Sirius." He flung an arm around both of them, pulling them together and almost knocking their heads together. Ginny watched on as they all tried hard not to cry at this emotional moment.

"You know," said Teddy, "speaking of babies, me and Tori-"

"NO!" yelled Harry, Ginny and Sirius.

Teddy grinned. "-will probably be as old as you when we have kids."

Harry shook his head. "I still can't believe you've known since you were six that she was the one for you."

Teddy shrugged happily. "Guess I got lucky."

"I think we're all lucky," said Harry. "We've all got beautiful witches in our lives." He hugged Ginny tightly and kissed her forehead.

"So, old man," grinned Teddy to Sirius. "I guess Helena will be moving in when I go to Hogwarts in September?"

"We've discussed it, yes," said Sirius. "For now, we'll just keep moving between England and France. Helena's work means she needs to be in Paris at certain times of the year, but the rest of the time, we'll be at Grimmald Place."

"Good! If Harry and Ginny buy this place, I won't have to worry about you being lonely," said Teddy.

"Hey, that's right," said Harry. "Our lives are all changing."

"So, you're buying it?" asked Sirius.

Harry nodded as Ginny slipped into his arms again. "Yes. We'll make a formal offer today."

"We'll get the whole family over to help us decorate and I'm sure Neville will help with the garden, said Ginny.

"I already picked out a room for me, Ginny," said Teddy.

"Come and show me," said Ginny, and they walked up the stairs, their arms around each other.

"Pinch me, Sirius. I need to know I'm awake and this is really happening," said Harry. "A baby, a house..."

"No, a home," corrected Sirius.

"You gave us that, me and Teddy. I can't thank you enough for that," said Harry.

"It should have been James and Lily, and Remus and Tonks," said Sirius thickly.

"But it wasn't, it was you. What I know about being a dad is what I've learned from you," said Harry. "I think the three of us did pretty great, don't you?"

Sirius nodded."Yeah, but it's so much better with our girls in our lives."

"I can't belive how much my life has changed since Ginny came into it."sighed Harry happily.

"I remember you telling me you'd given up on love,"quipped Sirius.

"Ah, but that was before Ginny," said Harry, looking up at his wife and godson. Ginny was pointing out Godric's Hollow's landmarks out the window. Teddy was already shoulder height to her, and would probably be taller than her in another year or so.

"You once called her trouble," reminded Sirius with a chuckle.

"Yeah, the best kind," grinned Harry.

"Harry, Sirius, come see," called Ginny, beckoning them from up the stairs.

They went up the stairs to join her and Teddy.

They were home.