Written for the Drabble Ship Challenge on HPFC (Orange Crush) and the 365 Drabble Challenge at Hogwarts (Prompt: knife)
Ginny Weasley glared at Harry Potter, crossing her arms over her chest. Harry, not realizing he was fighting a losing battle, trudged on.
"Gin, it's not that I think you're incapable but this isn't a game! You could be killed if you join us-"
Ginny interrupted, tone as sharp as a knife. "Yes Potter, as if I haven't dealt with Voldemort before."
Harry sighed. "I'm sorry, Gin. I know you did back in first year but…"
Ginny paused for a second, waiting, but continued when she realized Harry wasn't going to complete your sentence. "Why is it that Ron and Hermione can go but when it comes to me you can't get over your saving people thing?"
"Because I can't stand losing you!" Harry blurt out, blushing immediately and Ginny's face softened temporarily. She reached up to kiss his cheek.
"I know Harry, but I need to do this. For me." She said with as much mercy as she could afford.
Harry closed his eyes, thinking about the girl he had saved from the chamber and the woman she had grown into. Ginny Weasley would always be the love of his life, but she was just as haunted as he was.
"We leave right after Remus's and Tonks's wedding, if you can convince your mom to let you go." Harry said instead of arguing.
"I love you," Ginny said instead of arguing and leaned on his shoulder.
"I love you too, Gin." Harry answered back and closed his eyes again, leaning back to enjoy the peaceful moment before it all went to hell.