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Hey guys so I am trying out a new story idea and I hope you like it. I actually got this idea from cuddlebear992 who did a Draco/Ginny version of this story. So I already have quite a bit written on this story so if I get lots of review's then I will post faster. So Here it is the first chapter!
Chapter 1: A Life Changing Decision
HARRY POV
I stared down at the letter in his hand.
I know about her Harry. I know about the girl who stole your heart; the love of your life. I am going to find her, and I am going to make her suffer the way you made me suffer.
I sighed having in read the short note over and over several times. This was not the first threat I had gotten since a certain death eater had escaped Azkaban. However it was the first on Ginny's life. I have had this letter for a week and so far not much has happened, but that didn't mean it wouldn't. I am Head Auror and helped throw many death eaters in Azkaban after the war ended. So this would not be the last threat on Ginny's life or the life of those I loved most.
Finally I knew what I had to do. I stood up and walked down to Kingsley's office, the Minister of Magic. I knocked briskly and heard him say come in. I opened the door to see him sitting behind his desk poured over paper work. He looked up and a smile broke over his face when he saw me. Little did know that this would not be a happy visit.
"Harry" He said standing up "To what do I owe the pleasure of this visit?"
"Well sir it's not a happy visit" I said getting right to the point. If I didn't I may back out. I loved my job, but Ginny's safety was everything to me. "I am quitting"
Kingsley searched my eyes to see if this was a joke. It was clearly not. "Harry-"He began, but I cut him off.
"I can't risk her life anymore sir, or the lives of those around me."
He sighed "Harry you still defeated the dark lord, you still put half the men in Azkaban. Whether you are an Auror or not they will still come after you"
"I know" I said solemnly
"What if we moved you down the ranks? Took the heat off you for awhile." He reasoned.
I shook my head "Like you said they will still find me"
"Then why quite if it is not going to matter?" He asked
"Because it will matter soon enough" I said turning to leave his office.
"Harry I think you should give Ginny some credit. I mean she is stronger than she looks." He said his last feeble attempt to get me to stay. I turned around to face him.
"I know Ginny is strong, but I will be the cause of her untimely death. So I am leaving. I do have one finally request to make." I asked and he nodded for me to go on. "I want Ron made Head Auror. He has been my second in command since I was promoted. He knows all the Aurors and all the cases he would be the best man for the job. I then want Draco Malfoy moved to second in command. He is the best Auror we have and is the best for the job."
Kingsley just stared at me like he was losing a son. In some ways maybe he was. Kingsley had done so much to protect me during the war, and now I was just leaving.
"I really am sorry Kingsley, but this is just something I have to do" I said before turning and walking out of the room. That was not even the hardest part. I still had to deal with Ron who was not going to take this lightly. I tapped on his door and heard a muffled come in. I opened the door to see my best friend and sidekick sitting at his desk behind piles of paper work.
Ron and Hermione had just got married three months ago. He took an entire week off for the Honeymoon and is still trying to catch up on paper work, but according to him it was totally worth it.
"Hey" Harry I heard him say as he stood up. "Can you believe I am still playing catch up?" He asked "I mean honestly it doesn't seem like we do this much during the week"
I laughed "yes but Ron you have the regular week load plus the other week's load on top of it."
He sighed "True maybe a week was too long, but believe me it-"
"Was totally worth it I know" I said and Ron blushed crimson "Listen we need to talk" I said
"Uh oh" Ron said "That is never a good thing"
"I love your sister more than anything in the world." I said feeling my throat closing "And I don't want to endanger her life so I am quitting the ministry and leaving the country." I said throwing the last part out there.
Ron seemed to process what I was saying to him.
"You're leaving Ginny" He said
I nodded "To Protect Her"
"Harry" Ron said finally getting his words "You can't this will kill her"
"Ron I don't have a choice. I am the boy who lived, the boy who killed the dark lord. I am Head Auror and put half of the prisoners in Azkaban. The death threats will never stop. It is what's better for Ginny."
"Harry-"Ron started but I stopped him.
"I know Ron, but this is the only way. I have one final favor to ask of you." I said searching my best friend's eye. Ron continued to stare back.
"I am going to make Ginny believe I don't love her." Ron opened his mouth but I stopped him. "It's the only way they won't go after her. I am going to make her believe I don't love her and you can't tell her that truth. You can't let her know how much I love her. I want her to be able to move on and have a happy life. I am going to America for a while try to start fresh. Please don't tell her where I am going, and don't tell you family anything either."
"Harry there must be another way"
"There isn't now promise me you will won't tell her" I said staring at him.
Finally Ron nodded "Ok I won't say anything, but just know she will be devastated"
I pulled out my wand "Make the unbreakable vow" I said and Ron stared at me.
"Harry don't you trust me" He said and I shook my head.
"The minute that she starts crying you will want to be a good big brother and tell her that I really did love her. She needs to believe I didn't love her so she can move on and not feel guilty. Please Ron you have to do this for me." I pleaded
After a few moments of silence Ron stuck his hand out. He vowed to never tell Ginny or his family that I truly loved her. He vowed to never tell them where I had gone or where they could reach me.
"Thank you Ron" I said walking towards the door.
"The only reason I'm not ripping you to pieces is because I know you love my sister and this is for her own safety"
I smiled "Yes now you should know I requested that you be made Head Auror. You have been by my side through everything and know the cases better than anyone else. Now Draco Malfoy will be your second in command."
"MALFOY" Ron gritted "You know I can't stand that git"
"Ron he is the best in the department. He will have your back" I said
"Harry please consider what you are doing to my family?" Ron begged.
I nodded before exiting his office. Even that was not as bad as what I was about to do. I walked back into my office and sat down behind the desk. After taking a big breath I picked up the phone and called Ginny preparing to do the hardest thing that I would have to do in my life. Harder than killing the dark lord; harder than turning myself over to the dark lord. I would have to break up with the love of my life.
GINNY POV
I wrung my hands over and over as Hermione put the last ingredients in the potion. I had called her because I knew she was the only one I could trust. It had only been three months since she had married my brother Ron and moved out of our flat. Since they have been gone Harry and I have been taking advantage of the empty flat. A few days ago I woke up getting violently sick. I spent the entire day in bed feeling better by the next afternoon; However ever since the I have been getting sick in the morning and feeling better in the afternoon. Yesterday Hermione had asked me about a certain thing that is supposed to happen every month that had not happened this month. So she came over this morning to make the potion.
"Ok Gin" Hermione said "I think it's ready"
I took a deep breath, plucked out a few hairs, and walked over to the bubbling potion. I took another breath and dropped the hairs in the potion. I held my breath my heart pounding as I watch the potion bubble. My heart began to sink as I saw it turn a bright purple. Suddenly the water works started.
"Hermione what am I going to do?" I sobbed. I mean I am sure eventually Harry and I would want kids but now was just not a good time. Hermione put her arm around me.
"You'll be fine" She said "Harry is a great man and you love each other very much"
I looked at her "Hermione we're not ready for this. We're not even married." I felt a panic attack coming on.
"Well every choice has a consequence" She said "You and Harry made a choice and this is the consequence."
I shot her a glare. I did not need a lecture right now. Hermione's hand immediately flew to her mouth.
"I am so sorry. I'm horrible at this. I mean who would want to hear that"
I sighed "No you're right we should have been more careful. This is the consequences for our decisions. I just hope Harry takes it well"
Hermione laughed "Thrilled" she said "Ginny he loves you so much and this will just make that love better."
"You're right" I said a smile coming to my mind "This will be a good thing"
"Right" Hermione "You're having a baby"
"I'M HAVING A BABY" I squealed.
I bid Hermione goodbye so I could prepare to tell Harry he was going to be a father. I knew he would be shocked, but thrilled at the same time. I was in the process of writing out exactly what I was going to say when the phone rang. After the war Hermione and Harry established that wizards should learn to use a phone, it's a good technique to learn. I walked over and picked up the receiver.
"Hello" I said cheerfully
"Hey Gin" I heard Harry's strain voice coming through the phone. My throat began to close up I couldn't tell him here not over the phone. I would wait until we were in person.
"Hey you I was just about to call you" I said clearing my tight throat.
"Really" He sounded surprised "What for?"
"Well I wanted to see if you wanted to come over tonight. I had some big news to tell you" I said excitedly hoping he would get the hint that it was BIG news.
"Well why don't you tell me now?" He said
"Because it's not something I want to say over the phone." I said
"Well Gin" He said taking a deep breath "The thing is I can't come over tonight"
Something was defiantly wrong. There something not right in his voice.
"Harry what's going on?" I asked dead serious.
"I'm just sorry I let this go on for so long." He said
"What are you talking about?" I demanded panic was starting to ensue.
"Ginny I care about you and you are an amazing friend, but I don't love you anymore. I don't think I have since our last break up" He said
Tear were starting to come on. "I don't understand Harry. We have been back together almost two years. Why are you just now telling me you don't love me?"
"I think I was trying to make it work because I wanted it to, but it doesn't and I can't string you along like that." He explained it sounded like this was killing him.
"What about all the love we made?" I asked in hot anger "Have you just been using me for sex the last two years?"
"I'm sorry Ginny that this is hurting you, and I am so sorry that I am the cause. I am a horrible person and should have stopped this sooner."
I began to feel hyperventilation coming on. What was I going to do now?
"Harry please you can't mean this. Look if it's about my safety I can handle it ok. I just can't do this without you." I began to sob.
"I am truly sorry Ginny, but you will be fine without me. You will move on and find someone who will love and cherish you and treat you like a queen."
I was now in full hysterics. I was angry and heartbroken.
"Fine you know what do whatever just doesn't come near me again." I screamed.
"That is fine I have decided it's for the best if I leave too many people know me here." He said
"Fine" I shouted through the tears.
"Didn't you have something you wanted to tell me?" He asked
"Not anymore" I said. There was no sense and telling him about a baby he wouldn't love. In my rage I turned and just slammed the receiver down. I couldn't listen to another fake apology. I had given him everything and he had just stolen it away. I slide myself down to the floor where I sat there and cried myself to sleep. I just couldn't believe I was pregnant with his baby and he didn't love me. How was I ever going to get through this.
