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A married, albeit estranged, Harry and Hermione have been quietly living in America the past ten years. They have twin daughters. Shortly before their return, they receive an owl from McGonagall (one of the few who knew where they were) offering them teaching positions at Hogwarts. They accept her offer, but at the same time are understandably apprehensive about the possible repercussions resulting from their return, mainly because of the way they left and the rumour they spread before leaving. (Definitely AU, set post-Hogwarts.)


Rated: T - Content not suitable for children
Universes: Harry Potter Pairings: None
Bonding: Love bond, Marriage
Declare Fic As ...: : WIP
Erotica: None
Genres: Alternate universe, Drama, Family, Friendship, Romance
Heir: None
Powerful: Dominating Main Character
Relationships: Multi-pairing
Special Categories: Pregnancy
Time Travel: None
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 16 Completed: Yes
Word count: 58118 Read: 1928
Tracker:
Published: 12/07/09 Updated: 04/11/10
Story Notes:

This is definitely an AU story where Harry and Hermione get married and run off together. However, they find their marriage disintegrating after ten years and twin daughters...and Hermione's having had an affair with a co-worker. In addition, Harry realises he still loves Ginny but is sure that she will not take him back again, especially after the way he and Hermione left and lied to everyone, including Ginny herself. After he and Hermione accept McGonagall's offer, Harry vows to do everything he can to win Ginny (and the others they left behind) back, whatever he has to do...and thereby hangs the tale.

1. Chapter 1 - Return to England by jmlane57 [Reviews - 1] (4342 words)

Harry and Hermione pack up their belongings and their children and Apparate back to the UK after accepting McGonagall's offering them teaching positions at Hogwarts. However, scarcely a day after their return, the repercussions begin, especially once Ginny realises they're back.

2. Chapter 2 - The Repercussions Begin by jmlane57 [Reviews - 0] (6073 words)

An article appears in the Daily Prophet the day after Harry and Hermione's return, submitted by Ginny and bylined by Kingsley Shacklebolt, now a part-time staff writer for the paper. When people see it... Well, let's just say the returnees won't know what hit them, especially once they try to approach not only Ginny but any member of her family, especially (and including) Ron. Only Luna, who Ron married after Hermione disappeared, is willing to even give them the time of day, much less help them in any way.

Harry even has to go meet her in disguise because of his current status in the wizarding world. Things don't improve when he decides to meet with Draco, now CEO of the Malfoy business empire and Ginny's former husband. The latter drops several bombs on Harry during their meeting, not the least of which is the fact that Ginny was pregnant when he left ten years ago...

3. Chapter 3 - Attempts at Reconciliation by jmlane57 [Reviews - 0] (3716 words)

Harry seeks out Ginny and attempts a reconciliation, but it does not go well, to put it mildly. They end up quarreling and she orders him out. Nor does it help matters when Hermione shows up at her door later.

4. Chapter 4 - Further Repercussions by jmlane57 [Reviews - 1] starhalf-star (4818 words)

Harry hears from Luna; she accepts his offer of payment for her babysitting his two daughters, although he has to accept certain conditions in order for her to be willing to do so. After sending off his answer to her letter with Hedwig, Harry writes to Remus asking to meet with him and he does so, later that afternoon--but is in for a nasty surprise when they finally sit down together. Some hours later a thoroughly chastened and remorseful Harry heads to Hogwarts and the Headmistress's Office to speak with her and Dumbledore's portrait, asking advice on what to do next.

5. Chapter 5 - Conversations with Minerva and Albus by jmlane57 [Reviews - 0] (1729 words)

Harry arranges with McGonagall and Dumbledore's portrait to get Hermione to come to the office so he (and they) can speak with her to work out the issues between them. They also decide to have talks with those with the worst grievances between them and Harry, among them Molly Weasley and Remus, then go from there.

6. Chapter 6 - Things Start Looking Up by jmlane57 [Reviews - 0] (3138 words)

Harry seeks Ginny out and informs her that he and Hermione are officially divorced, and the two agree to start dating again. He is so happy that he goes flying for an hour by himself, laughing and whooping with joy...and upon his arrival home, Luna is there, waiting with the girls, gently confronting him about being late--but knows it has to be a result of being with Ginny again and so is understanding about it. He gives her money and tells her to take Ron out for a special date; once she leaves, the girls themselves confront him; he manages to put them off--at least temporarily--and starts teaching them to cook. All the while he is mentally planning what to do once he sees Ginny again. He also meets with her officially to see if she'll help him get back into the Weasleys' good books. As for the results, let's just say that they went most favourably... but Harry still isn't out of the woods with Ginny yet.

7. Chapter 7 - Harry and Ginny Reunite by jmlane57 [Reviews - 0] (4858 words)

Harry and Ginny spend the evening...and night...together--and things are back to normal between them. Or at least as normal as they can possibly be.

8. Chapter 8 - A Day in the Life of Harry James Potter by jmlane57 [Reviews - 0] (1442 words)

This covers a more-or-less typical day in Harry's life shortly after he resumes his romance with Ginny. Hermione confronts him about it, as does Draco. The best part of the day comes when he receives a letter from Remus stating how pl;eased he is with Harry's recent actions.

9. Chapter 9 - Ron's Discovery by jmlane57 [Reviews - 0] (3430 words)

Of course, with Harry being Harry, his good luck can't last. One day while Luna is babysitting Harry's girls and Ron is present, something happens which makes Ron realise that his former best friends have returned ... and his reaction is predictable. In the end it drives Ron to drink again--and Luna calls upon Harry (not to mention Fred and George) for help. Harry has to leave his girls alone and is apprehensive about it until Ginny shows up and offers to look after them until he gets back.

10. Chapter 10 - Ginny Meets Harry's Girls by jmlane57 [Reviews - 0] (2709 words)

Ginny offers to look after Harry's girls while he's with Ron...and while doing so, she gets to know them (and vice versa) in ways neither she nor they ever expected. She fills Harry in upon his return.

11. Chapter 11 - Talks with Rose by jmlane57 [Reviews - 0] (2871 words)

It is late when Ginny returns to her own flat and young daughter. While having dinner, the pair have a serious talk and Rose confesses something one of her half-brothers told her about Harry, having heard about it from Draco. As a result, Ginny is obliged to confirm the girl's account.

12. Chapter 12 - Reconciliation by jmlane57 [Reviews - 0] (2101 words)

Harry and Ginny go to visit Ron at the Rehab Clinic; upon arrival they see Luna and the two children she has with Ron visiting him. Ginny goes in first; Luna confesses that she is pregnant again -- because of what Harry suggested she do with Ron the last time he (Harry) saw her. They briefly discuss the possibility of allowing him in and decide to allow it...and in the end, Harry and Ron reconcile. Shortly thereafter Harry officially proposes to Ginny again and they plan to be married. No doubt this time!!

 

13. Chapter 13 - Harry and Ginny's Wedding by jmlane57 [Reviews - 0] (2597 words)

Harry and Ginny get married...and all the things that happen along the way, culminating in the wedding.

14. Chapter 14 - Honeymoon by jmlane57 [Reviews - 0] (2524 words)

Basically, what happens on Harry and Ginny's honeymoon...some talking, but the rest of the time, a lot of loving to make up for ten years apart. But something unusual happens right before the end of it--and Remus is responsible.

15. Chapter 15 - New Lives by jmlane57 [Reviews - 0] (8644 words)

Harry and Ginny start their new lives, as do their friends and family...and their older children start at Hogwarts.

16. Chapter 16 - Two Years Later by jmlane57 [Reviews - 0] (3126 words)

Conclusion. The older children begin attending Hogwarts and report to their parents what happens at school, and younger children are born to all, including Harry and Ginny.