Ginny Weasley had it all; a great job as a Harpie Chaser, popularity, a great family, great bests friends. But still she couldn't really find herself. Everything changed after her sixth year, everything change after the Battle of Hogwarts, after Harry left.
Harry…
Harry was a subject that Ginny avoided more than everything, a subject that it was painful for her because no matter how much time it passed, the ache in her heart was still the same…same emptiness, the same feeling of missing…missing him.
After his disappearance the whole world stood in shock. Everyone wondered about "The Boy Who Lived". Where was he? Why does he left? But the only thing she could wondered is why didn't he stayed?
She couldn't understand, but at the same time, deep down, she was sure it was just difficult for him.
Harry…
There were sometimes that she knew for sure that Ron and Hermione did know where he was and that hurt her deeply.
That was one of the reasons why she distanced herself from the family. Attending family dinners and birthday were exhausting, because there was no way the family would leave "the Harry left" subject behind. So she rarely went to the Burrow. She owned a little cottage now in Scotland and being a Harpie took lots of her time because of the constant travelling, the training and of course the parties.
She loved it... but it was a lonely life and sometimes she couldn't stop wondering what would it be like if Harry had stayed.
But she had friends, a few but the best friends. Neville and Luna were a very special part of her life. She feel she couldn't stop owing them her life. They supported her in Hogwarts when everything was hopeless, and after the hope did return they still stayed after Harry left.
Luna, was... well Luna is almost like a sister, so sometimes she stayed at Ginny´s cottage between her travelling. She was a well known reporter now, not only for the Quibbler but for a few international magazines as well.
Neville was her confident, her best mate. He used to live with Ginny a year ago, but then he took the position as the new Herbology teacher at Hogwarts.
He was a lot more than just her friend sometimes; he was family, always around to take care of her, like Charlie.
Charlie was always around and besides having other 5 big brothers, Charlie was by far the closest to her.
They used to be a trio actually… Bill, Charlie and Ginny…. but after Fleur and Victoire, there wasn't much attention left for a sister. Bill was the head of his own family now. And they didn't blame him for it.
Early in the day her family was at her box office s usual. Ron was wearing a Chudley Canons shirt (for a change and for her disgust). But it was nice to see everyone.
"Ginny, dear, how are you? You never go to the Burrow anymore. We missed you there. How come you didn't came last Sunday? I did the treacle tart you like. You still like that, don't you darling? You do enjoy my treacle tart, like Harry used to?"
And that did it. Again her mom rambling about something which in the end will lead to the same insufferable subject: Harry.
"Sorry mom. I've been playing a lot lately and been a little sore so I like to rest on Sundays. Avoid apparitions and sleep all day long."
"Hi Ginny. It's really good to see you, it's been a while. Thank you for the tickets! How are you?"
"Good to see you to Hermione…and Ron. How are you to doing?"
Hermione and Ron gave her a shy smile and than Hermione spoke again: - Ginny look…can we talk to you today after the match? We really want to talk to you about something..and…
Before she could finish Bill cut her off: "Hey Firefly! Merlin I missed you! (he gave her a long hug). Break a neck okay?"
Ginny laugh and then reply:"Its break a leg Bill!"
She hugged Bill, Fleur and Victoire. The twins required attention also, so she had to promise them she would drop by the shop the next day. Percy was still all formality, but still she was glad he could attend her games (even if he didn't appreciate that much) her dad told her he loved her and missed her in between hugs and kisses. And then it was Charlie…
"I never understand why they have this tiny uniforms… really it's inappropriate. I don't like it Ginbug… go change!" Charlie said behind her.
"It's not ok for me to used it, but it is for the cheerleaders?" Ginny said.
"Of course. They are not my little, tiny, unprotected, delicate, precious sister! Go show them who is the boss Squib." Charlie hugged her and watch her flew away on her broom.
Later that night at Ginny's cottage.
(Bang! Bang! at the door) "Ginny? Are you home! Hurry up… I'm freezing!"
At that Ginny woke up in a start. It was Neville's voice barking at her door.
"Neville? Is it you?" Ginny said already rushing to the door.
"Wake up, Ginny please!". Neville was screaming outside.
"Coming…Merlin!" She open the door and a complete wasted Neville enter her cottage.
"Hey... you are a life saviour! Can I use the loo?" Neville asked for permission but he was already in the toilet at this point.
Ginny was angry and curious. Angry for having Neville totally wasted in her home and curious to know the reason for him to be in that state.
Neville start talking to Ginny from the loo.
"Hey I was at the pub with the guys you know…" Neville was screaming at this point.
Ginny was right beside the door, arm crossed, angry face.
" ….and Charlie was there too…talking with a very pretty girl, that I assume he scout home to make his way this evening… I mean…making her way home. Sorry. Dean, Seamus and Oliver where there too. Oliver was really interested in you, you know? Like making a lot of questions. You should go out with him. Tomorrow… you should go out with him tomorrow, after your practice. Actually I set a date for you two to meet, tomorrow…The Leaky… at 8pm. You don't mind do you?"
Ginny answered him angrily: "Neville, you practically come in my house, completely wasted, demanding to use my bathroom, saying things which are rather awful for me to imagine about Charlie having his way with a lady…"
"You know… she wasn't really the lady type if you know what I mean…"
"and if not enough you inform me that I have a blind date tomorrow… with Oliver Wood… which I know since school… my brothers friend… and you are just asking if it's OK for me?." Ginny was really annoyed.
Neville was leaving the toilet at that point and look at her with lost eyes and reply: "Well… if you put like that is not really a blind date…like you said, you already know him…and…"
"No Neville… not OK! What make you think I want to go out with him… or anyone else for the matter?"
"Ginny, you need to go out… live a little bit."
"You know what Neville, you should stop now…because…" She start saying, but was cut off.
"Because if you go out, he will see that you got over him. That you are happy!"
"Neville… what are you saying? Who would see what?"
"He will regret you know…". Neville was very disturbed at that point.
"Neville, sit down… you are saying nonsenses.. who you are…?"
"Haaaarry!". There... he said it.
"What?" Ginny said perplexed.
"Harry will see it…. he is back…". Neville instantly regret saying this.
Ginny's face went blank and Neville could feel the tension that himself created in the room.
She found a chair behind her and sat without saying a word. Neville was broken just to see his best friend so lost. After that loudly silence and staring into the emptiness, Ginny recollected herself and said, looking in Neville's worried eyes: "I know Neville, that you are worried about me… I assume that maybe everyone is worry about me. What would I do upon seeing Harry? Honestly…I have no idea. (she start pacing the floor at that point). But the thing is…I promise myself that I would never let anyone hurt me as much as he did. And maybe I'm not ready yet to just be in front of him after all these years…but I'll assure you he can't get to me anymore. I was a child back them… And I'm immune… really!"
"Hmmm…I will come back to sleep, i've got early training tomorrow. And about Oliver…" She was closing the door of his room...
"Ollie is interested in you since forever, he told me himself a few years ago… and make me promise not to tell doesn't know about Harry comeback…and you could…". Neville was sure Oliver and Ginny would be a great idea. They would complete each other. Oliver is a great guy, and Ginny need someone to make her completely happy.
"I don't think is a good idea Nev….Be sure to cancel with him. Good night." Ginny close her door not waiting for Neville's response.
"Yes…sure thing. Good night!"
Neville knew the drills already… Ginny would cry her eyes out in her room. How could he told her like that?
This is my first ff so please do review! Thanks.