Betrayal And Revenge

Chapter-19

Forgiving

It was 11:00am and Ginny Potter stood alone on the front porch of her family's home in the United States. Ginny decided shortly after James was born that she didn't want to live anywhere but here. This cabin that Ginny had come to think of as home since the day Harry had rescued her from the Ministry. Harry had added on to the home himself using only a little magic, but most of the work he did manually. He enjoyed doing it and was proud of the home he and Ginny built. The sun, while setting earlier these days was still high, the air was warm, but not unbearable, and Ginny was smiling as her children played in front of her. Jasmine, now six years old was playing with her younger brothers and sisters. The oldest of five children, Jasmine enjoyed her roll as big sister. The girls currently outnumbered the boys' three to two. James and the first born of the triplet's Daniel were running from their younger sisters Lily and Helena. Jasmine was following close behind to ensure her siblings stayed out of trouble and didn't get hurt, which Jasmine knew was asking a lot considering who their parents were.

"Mum." James called out slightly out of breath.

"Yes love, what is it?" Ginny asked.

"When's dah coming home?" James asked.

James' three younger siblings looked at their mother with the same curiosity as their older brother.

"He'll be home soon Jimmy. He had to go take care of some personal business but will be back before dinner." Ginny replied to her three year old son.

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"Harry." A surprised Ronald Weasley announced.

"Ron."

"This is an unexpected surprise. Uhhhh please. Come in." Ron offered.

Harry walked into the Ron Weasley's home. The house was similar in design to the burrow but much nicer since Ron and Hermione both worked. They also had a considerably smaller family than Molly and Arthur had which meant they had more money available. Harry took in the surroundings while he waited for Hermione to appear. Ron had not seen Harry at all, save a few photographs at the Burrow, since the day Harry returned to the expose the wizarding world to the general populace. Much like Harry predicted, the world adapted to the change and went on as it always did. Sure there were problems in the beginning but as history has shown time and again, life marches on.

That same day, after verbally scolding, then empathically sharing his emotional torment in Azkaban with Dumbledore, Sirius, Remus, and himself, Harry had ordered Ron never to darken his doorstep. Ever. Knowing that he had hurt Harry one time too many, even going out of his way to kill Harry, Ron agreed and true to his word never did step foot in any of the Potter's home. If Harry was going to be at the Burrow, Ron made sure that he was not, if Harry were in Diagon Alley Ron apparated away. The only place Ron refused to leave was his home, although he would normally leave the room if Harry were coming.

"I came to drop off a gift for Hermione from Ginny, and to see my niece and nephew." Harry stated.

"I see." Ron said, a note of disappointment in his voice. He then started to leave the room.

"You're a prat Ron". Harry stated in the man's head." You made far too many mistakes where our friendship is concerned. You misjudged me. you even tried to kill me Ron."

"I hate when you and Ginny do that." Ron stated out loud on purpose.

"I can always voice my opinion aloud and let your children know what I think of you. Maybe they'd like to know why their dad and uncle aren't in the same place at the same time." Harry replied.