Hey everybody! This was my 1st fanfic! I think it's okay but let me know what u think. It was written a very long time ago. Back before DH, so obviously it's a complete AU, OOC (and I mean OOC!), story. Reviews are welcome and encouraged. The time line does move a little fast so please just deal with it …please… I did start posting this once before under a different screen name but I can't remember the password for the life of me of the account and the email address it was linked with no longer exists lol. I've taken the liberty of rewriting a few things going into more detail and adding more to chapters. Which I've had to do several times now due to a computer fail the story's rewrite process is complete and i will be submitting two chapters a week so no worries about an abandoned story :)…enjoy

DISCLAIMER:-: I am not the amazingly talented J.K. Rowling! Therefore I do not own Harry Potter or any of his friends. This story is from my imagination and purely for the entertainment of me and friends.

Chapter 1: Goodbye

Bill and Fluer's wedding was absolutely beautiful.

The stars shined brightly across the velvet sky as family and friends came together to celebrate such a glorious occasion in this time of darkness. The bride was elegant in her medieval era gown, the bridegroom simply stunning in a muggle suit. Their eyes hadn't left the others all night.

Harry smiled as he watched the happy couple slow dance aimlessly in the middle of the empting dance floor. The party had been going on for hours now and guests had begun to leave. The few stragglers simply smiled as they left, not disturbing the happy couple from their little world they had created on the dance floor.

A clock in the distance struck midnight and Harry took that as his cue, He had a big day in the morning and Hermione would kill him if he didn't get up.

He began to climb the oddly winding staircase in the Burrow, to the room he was sharing with Ron.

Harry couldn't help but stop every few steps up to glance around and take in the view. They were leaving in the morning, Hermione, Ron and himself, heading out to sort out Dumbledore's unfinished quest. He wanted to commit every step to memory, every picture on every landing; he wanted to memorize which floorboards squeaked and which landings went to which rooms.

When he passed Ginny's room he noticed the door cracked open he paused noticing the flickering light of a candle. Leaning close and could hear whispering, he shrugged his shoulders and lifted his hand to knock, 'may as well tell the girls good-night' he thought to himself.

A light hick-up and a sniffle made him pause. Confused and curious he leaned in closer and reached in his pocket, pulling out his trusty extendable ear that he never went anywhere without.

"Ginny, its okay. Please stop crying" he heard Hermione say softly.

"Geez now what did I do?" He mumbled quietly, it seemed like that was all Ginny did now-a-days he'd walk into a room and she'd tear up and storm out. This was usually followed by a small glare from Hermione or a knowing shrug from Ron.

"Hermione, I'm sorry I just can't help it. It's really just been a really glorious day and well I just can't help but think... what if... ya know. What if I never get a chance to experience that kind of love? What if I never get married? What if I... he ..." Ginny said before bursting into tears again. Hermione looked at Ginny in disbelief

"Ginny don't think like that. Everything is going to be fine! It will all work out I promise."
Harry shook his head and gave a tug on his extendable ear. He really didn't want to hear about doubts of the future, seeing as he wasn't sure if he was even going to have one. As he turned on his heel to continue up the stairwell he made a silent promise to himself that regardless of his future, he was going to make sure he destroyed Voldemort so that others could move on.

"What if when this is all over he won't want me?" Ginny whispered into Hermione's shoulder.

"Ginny" Hermione sighed. "Harry love's you. There is no doubt in my mind that he would even think twice about being with you. Patience just has to be your friend for the time being. This is a war; we all have to make sacrifices. Some more than others."

"Are you sure?" she asked tentatively pulling away from Hermione and wiping her tears away.

"Positive Gin" Hermione smiled.

Ginny took a deep breath and nodded her head before giving Hermione a small smile and turning to curl up into her blankets. Although she didn't see it, Hermione returned the smile sadly before walking to her own bed.

The next morning when Ginny awoke she discovered Hedwig perched on her bedpost. Hedwig had three scrolls tied to her leg. Ginny gave Hedwig a confusing smile then reached for the first scroll.

Ginny,
so sorry we didn't have the chance to say goodbye. Harry thought it would be best if we allowed everyone to sleep in. We hope to only be gone a few months. Harry has an idea on what to do; you see we've recently acquired knowledge about Voldemort that can be very useful. Follow the knowledge, destroy Voldemort. I'm so nervous Ginny, I don't think anything will ever been the same after all this. I really hope everything goes well. Keep your chin up Ginerva remember what we talked about. I must be going; I have others to write to before we leave. Take care, I'll miss you.

Love you,
Hermione

Ginny could feel the tears slowly rolling down her cheeks as she reached for the second scroll.

My Darling little sister!
I know I know it sounds funny coming from me right? Right well as you probably know when you go down for breakfast this morning you won't see my smiling face. I bet your thinking that's a good thing. But hey I am allowed to dream that you will be depressed right. Look it's going to be a while until I see you again so I feel I should say something important. Don't go getting yourself into any trouble! I won't be there to bail you out! I am going to miss you so much. Please take care of mum for me you know how she can get. OH! Since they have decided to reopen Hogwarts I want you going back to school! No excuses and I'm not there to argue so u have to listen to me! Ha! Ginny you need to make something of yourself and finish your education. While we are gone I'll have a talk with Harry. Hermione told me about last night and she's right you know. He just has a lot on his mind right now and is just looking to protect you. He'll smarten up you'll see. I have to go now.

I love you, Stay safe.
Ron

Ginny burst out in tears. Ron never told her he loved her. 'I can't believe I'm getting all emotional because my idiotic brother told me he loved me' she thought to herself. After taking a few deep breaths Ginny grabbed the last scroll already dreading what it said, process of elimination told her it was from Harry.

Gin,
Could you please watch Hedwig for me. She'll be a bit of a giveaway out here. Thanks. Oh, and I left a box on your nightstand it's rather important to me, Please keep it safe.

Thanks,
Harry

"that's it?" she mumbled at the letter shaking her head in disbelief.

"THAT'S ALL HE WROTE!" she snapped at the letter snatching up her wand and casting as many revealing spells she could think of. "JUST WATCH HIS STUPID BIRD AND KEEP THIS DUMB BOX SAFE?" an almost hysterical cry emitted from Ginny's lips. She couldn't believe what she had just read.

It wasn't as if she expected a declaration of love and devotion. Well maybe just a little. She dropped her wand to the floor as she laid back on her pillows and closed her eyes, willing her heart to slow its beating as tears trickled down her cheeks.

She lay there for an hour allowing herself to wallow in her own heartbreak before sitting up slowly and swiping the tears from her cheeks with the back of her hand. She'd gone over it in her head repeatedly for the last hour, well month really, she was going to forget Harry Potter….for the moment.