Bigger summary: The trio and Ginny are finally done with Hogwarts! Hermione remembers a conversation they once had during their 6th year when times were difficult and soon the group finds themselves looking for an apartment in Muggle Seattle, Washington, USA. When they find the perfect place there is only one problem: There's only two rooms and Harry and Ginny insist on sharing one of them! What does that mean for the other two-thirds of the trio? Will Hermione object to sharing a bedroom and BED with Ron? Or will one of them end up sleeping on the couch…
Chapter One: The Last Weasley"Luna Lovegood." Professor McGonagall called. Luna stood from her seat next to Ginny, her face not showing any of the dazed expression it once had.
Ginny looked out upon the hundreds of guests watching her graduation ceremony. She smiled at Luna's father who – even at a distance, she could tell – was holding a copy of The Quibbler.
Typical she thought.
"Colin Creevey." Ginny clapped with the rest of her classmates, as did the audience. Colin had surprised everyone the year before by playing a big role in the defeat of the darkest wizard of all time, Voldemort.
"Michael Corner." Mike walked to McGonagall with obvious confidence, which Ginny had to laugh at. Even after they had broken up in her 4th year, he and Ginny were good friends. He too had helped when the Death Eaters had attacked Hogwarts; becoming quite prone to self defense because of Dumbledore's Army, the special defense against the dark arts group which Harry had started in his 5th year.
In all honesty, the majority of people at Hogwarts helped in the war against evil. Even some Slytherin's had used their common sense ("I didn't even know they had any!" she remembered Ron saying) to know that Dumbledore and Harry's side would win. Actually, I wouldn't say win. You say win if you have been playing a game, like Exploding Snap, or Wizard's Chess.
War was no game. Their side had lost a lot of valuable people in the 2 years of war. Dennis Creevey, Dean Thomas, and Hannah Abbott were killed while trying to block the main doors at Hogwarts. Susan Bones had been taken, tortured, and killed by Death Eaters because of her parents' position in the original Order of the Phoenix, along with Ernie Macmillan who had gone after his girlfriend to try and save her.
Cho Chang and Kinsley Shacklebolt were only two of the 15 or so people who had lost their lives when a bomb went off in Diagon Alley. Percy Weasley, after making up with the family – well, only Arthur and Molly – was taken for interrogation, and when he couldn't tell them anything, was killed. Even Fred was quoted as saying, "Although I hate saying it, I'm gonna miss that prat."
Another huge tragedy was the disappearance of Ginny's 2nd oldest brother, Charlie. He had been staying in the Forbidden Forest taking care of some Abraxan horses. After not seeing the dragon lover for day a few members of the Order went searching. They found his campsite quite easily. The horses were there, but dead, and there was no sign of Charlie anywhere.
But after all of the losses to different families, there was one person that had everyone in the wizarding world worried. And this mans name was Albus Dumbledore.
Of course, he wasn't dead, but very near to it. I guess you could say he was in a coma. Dumbledore had sacrificed himself in the final battle so that Harry could kill Voldemort.
Ginny never let herself dwell on the war. She didn't have time! It had ended in mid August and then she was thrown into her 7th year, where the teachers were already talking about their N.E.W.Ts. It was harder for her 7th year class (or at least those who returned) because they had not had a chance to finish their 6th year due to the war. Some wondered how McGonagall had managed to fix Hogwarts grounds in such a short amount of time. She also had claimed the name of Quidditch Captain for Gryffindor house. Of course, she hadn't made Head Girl like her mother wanted, but that was just fine with Ginny. She didn't need or have the patience and responsibility.
But perhaps the number one reason she hadn't thought too much about it was that she had to be strong for Harry.
Her boyfriend.
They had started dating in her 5th year, his 6th year. Ironically enough it was Ron who had talked to Harry and who persuaded Hermione to talk to Ginny. (She remember Hermione saying something along the lines of "C'mon Gin. You used to have a HUGE crush on him, now's your chance…." And Harry had told her Ron had said, "You know mate, if the only reason you haven't made a move on my sister is me, you're a git, and a bloody wanker….")
Now, after going through a war and now knowing if they were even going to live to see the next day, much less see each other again, they were as happy as ever. Harry was surprisingly calm after everything he'd been through and had an easy smile on his face all the time. ("I'm just glad he's gone." He once told a reported about his chipper mood.)
Ginny broke into a smile and tried not to laugh. Speaking of her boyfriend, he was running at top speed towards the gathering, closely followed by her brother, Ron. His hair was completely messy and Ginny could tell his glasses were crooked. He looked up and saw her smiling and stopping in his tracks. He smiled brightly and waved. Ron, who hadn't seen him stop, was still running and ran right into his best friend and they both fell to the ground, catching the attention of a few members of the audience.
When they had got to their feet the two boys, no…men moved to the front of the many rows of chairs in which friends and family were sitting. There was a rather noticeable call of,
"Harry, Ron! Over here, mates!" McGonagall paused briefly as muffled giggles came from people in the audience and the 7th years both. Then she started calling names again. Ron raised a hand in hello to Fred, who had called them and the two squeezed between people and chairs to get to the rest of Ginny's group.
"Sorry Ma'am…yeah, sorry…sorry Sir. Just gotta get through, sorry. Oops! Was that your foot? Oh, I'm really – "
"Mr. Potter, Mr. Weasley! Would you two please find your seats?" McGonagall called, then she added, "Quietly!" Small gasps escaped the crowd at the sound of these two's names. They were two out of the three most wanted men in the wizarding world, according to Witch Weekly. The other being Draco Malfoy, who was greeting Harry with a handshake as they reached their destination.
Out of every change the war made on certain people, the biggest one was definitely Draco. He had switched sides in the middle of his 7th year after his father, Lucius, killed his mother and threatened to give Draco the same fate.
"Sorry Minerva! But I couldn't miss seeing my girl graduate now, could I?" Harry called as he pointed to Ginny. She turned a shade of red as many girls gave her envious looks.
"Just sit down, Potter!" the Professor snapped. Then she picked up the next, and last diploma. "Ah, seems you were just in time too. Virginia – I mean, Ginny Weasley!" Loud claps and tons of catcalls were echoing through Hogwarts grounds. Most of the 7th year class had joined in too. Everyone knew Ginny's name was always called last, even if they weren't going in alphabetical order. This meant the graduation was almost over.
Ginny made her way to her Head of House for the past seven years. When Professor McGonagall handed her the rolled up piece of parchment tied with a red and gold ribbon to symbolize her being in Gryffindor she couldn't resist giving her Professor a hug.
"Thank you, Professor." Whispered Ginny.
"I did nothing to get you here Miss Weasley," she answered as they pulled apart, "You did it on your own. And I wish you a very happy future." Ginny noticed that she had glanced quickly down at Harry, who was by far the loudest person in the crowd and was looking at her with an intense expression.
Ginny nodded and took her place next to Luna on the stands where the 7th years would be taking a class picture.
"Now, on the count of three everyone say – "
"Voldemort drools!" Harry called; laughing. The photographer looked uncertain, but the kids didn't seem to mind so he shrugged.
"One…"
"Two!" someone shouted.
"Three!" Harry said and there was a huge flash as everyone chanted,
"Voldemort drools."
"Harry seems to be in a good mood today. What's wrong with him?" Luna stated bluntly as they moved slowly off the stands to greet their guests. She had become less, well… weird, after the last battle. It was as if she was brought out of a trance. Her and Ginny had become best friends.
"I don't know. Maybe it's the fact that we haven't seen each other in person since the last Hogsmeade visit, Luna."
"Oh, right. Sorry." She looked at Ginny with a sheepish grin. Then she exclaimed, "Ouch! Dammit! That was my foot you moron!" Luna shoved Colin away from her as he laughed. Ginny had to laugh too. Luna definitely had mood swings…or split personalities, they weren't sure which.
"Sorry Looney – I mean Luna!" Colin joked. Luna huffed.
"Gin, I'm gonna go say hi to Michael. See you at the party. You too, you ass." she said to Colin and walked away. He shrugged it off and threw his arm around Ginny.
"Can you believe it? We're graduates!" he sighed, "I'm gonna miss this place. It feels like just yesterday I was that geeky little blonde kid with the camera…and an obsession with Harry." Ginny laughed.
"Lighten up Creevey! That wasn't yesterday, that was today!" He poked her in the side.
"Not true."
"Okay, okay. But honestly, taking all those pictures of my man helped you in the long run, right? I mean, you're going to be working for Quidditch Today! That's incredible!"
"Yeah, you're right. Well, I see my Dad so I gotta go Gin. If I don't catch you before you leave the party good luck with your healer training." he said, as he gave Ginny a hug.
"Ah, c'mon! You act like we'll never see each other again! Are you planning on not keeping in touch with me Creevey? Besides, you're already saving me a dance at the party, right?"
"Okay, you're right. I'll save you a dance, or at least try. It might be hard to get me away from all the fine looking ladies." he smirked.
"Yeah, sure." Ginny said in a sarcastic tone and smiled as Mr. Creevey walked up to them. "Hello." she greeted.
"Hello. You must be Miss Weasley," Ginny nodded, "Ah! Must be hard, being the last Weasley child to leave Hogwarts. Especially for your parents, aye?" she laughed.
"Yes, Sir. I'm sure my mum's a blubbering mess." She spotted Harry. "Well, it was nice meeting you Sir, but I have to get going. Remember that dance Colin." She said and then started running towards her boyfriend. Ron pointed a finger at her and Hermione said something to Harry. He turned around just in time to see Ginny leaping at him. He caught her and spun around a few times.
"Harry! You're getting me all dizzy!" He laughed and stopped twirling, but didn't put her down.
"You did it."
"Why do you sound so surprised?"
"I'm not! I knew you'd do it Gin!" she giggled, "Oh, you were joking?" Ginny shook her head, "You're confusing me Ginny Weasley, Last Weasley kid to graduate from Hogwarts."
"Oh, would you two just stop?" Ron cut in before Ginny could respond.
"Ron, let them be! They haven't seen each other in weeks!" said Hermione.
"Yeah, but that's not our fault! I don't wanna have to watch this love fest!"
"You're just jealous! You got them together, remember?"
"Well, I didn't know they were gonna act like that." He pointed to his best friend and sister who were in the same position. Ginny's arms were wrapped around Harry's neck and her fingers were absentmindedly playing with a few strands of his messy black hair. Her legs were also wrapped around his waist. Their cheeks were pressed together as they watched yet another bicker between their friends.
"Sorry, we'll stop." Ginny said as she kissed her boyfriend quickly on the lips and jumped down. Ron seemed satisfied, but Hermione rolled her eyes.
"Look, why don't you two take a walk. We'll meet up with you at the party." Harry nodded quickly ad took Ginny's hand. He led her off to the lake.
"You're crazy, you know that?" she remarked.
"Am I?" he kissed her cheek softly.
"Mmm…yeah. Calling McGonagall Minerva – "
" – It's her name isn't it?"
"Interrupting my graduation – "
"That was unintentional! We couldn't get out of the office!"
"It doesn't matter, Harry."
"I love you." Ginny smiled her signature smile.
"That makes up for it. I love you too." He leaned down and their lips met. It was gentle…and intoxicating. When Harry's tongue slid into her mouth they both groaned. Hermione was right; it had been way to long. Harry's hands went to her hair and played with the straight strands of red hair that framed her face as she cupped his face with her hands. It continued on for another minute or so and then they pulled away.
"Merlin, did I miss you." Harry practically groaned as he kissed her forehead.
"Me too." responded Ginny.
"So, tell me, how does it feel being the last Weasley to graduate from Hogwarts?" she sighed.
"Is that all anyone thinks I am?"
"Huh…what?"
"Why can't you ask how it feels to be the first Weasley to study healing or something?"
"Ok, how does it feel – "
"Harry, just stop. I don't want to get pissed off at you on my graduation night, okay?" he nodded.
"Well, if you don't want me to talk, I guess I'll just have to do this." He kissed her again, with more passion this time.
"Sometimes I like that more than talking. Oh! Don't pout." Harry chuckled, his emerald green eyes twinkling. She was just so cute!
"How about we get back. The party is going to start." His girlfriend nodded and they started back to the castle. The graduation party was to take place in the Great Hall.
"So, how does it feel to be the Last Weasley to graduate from Hogwarts?" He put his arms around her shoulders innocently.
"Harry!"
Chapter One: The Last Weasley"Luna Lovegood." Professor McGonagall called. Luna stood from her seat next to Ginny, her face not showing any of the dazed expression it once had.
Ginny looked out upon the hundreds of guests watching her graduation ceremony. She smiled at Luna's father who – even at a distance, she could tell – was holding a copy of The Quibbler.
Typical she thought.
"Colin Creevey." Ginny clapped with the rest of her classmates, as did the audience. Colin had surprised everyone the year before by playing a big role in the defeat of the darkest wizard of all time, Voldemort.
"Michael Corner." Mike walked to McGonagall with obvious confidence, which Ginny had to laugh at. Even after they had broken up in her 4th year, he and Ginny were good friends. He too had helped when the Death Eaters had attacked Hogwarts; becoming quite prone to self defense because of Dumbledore's Army, the special defense against the dark arts group which Harry had started in his 5th year.
In all honesty, the majority of people at Hogwarts helped in the war against evil. Even some Slytherin's had used their common sense ("I didn't even know they had any!" she remembered Ron saying) to know that Dumbledore and Harry's side would win. Actually, I wouldn't say win. You say win if you have been playing a game, like Exploding Snap, or Wizard's Chess.
War was no game. Their side had lost a lot of valuable people in the 2 years of war. Dennis Creevey, Dean Thomas, and Hannah Abbott were killed while trying to block the main doors at Hogwarts. Susan Bones had been taken, tortured, and killed by Death Eaters because of her parents' position in the original Order of the Phoenix, along with Ernie Macmillan who had gone after his girlfriend to try and save her.
Cho Chang and Kinsley Shacklebolt were only two of the 15 or so people who had lost their lives when a bomb went off in Diagon Alley. Percy Weasley, after making up with the family – well, only Arthur and Molly – was taken for interrogation, and when he couldn't tell them anything, was killed. Even Fred was quoted as saying, "Although I hate saying it, I'm gonna miss that prat."
Another huge tragedy was the disappearance of Ginny's 2nd oldest brother, Charlie. He had been staying in the Forbidden Forest taking care of some Abraxan horses. After not seeing the dragon lover for day a few members of the Order went searching. They found his campsite quite easily. The horses were there, but dead, and there was no sign of Charlie anywhere.
But after all of the losses to different families, there was one person that had everyone in the wizarding world worried. And this mans name was Albus Dumbledore.
Of course, he wasn't dead, but very near to it. I guess you could say he was in a coma. Dumbledore had sacrificed himself in the final battle so that Harry could kill Voldemort.
Ginny never let herself dwell on the war. She didn't have time! It had ended in mid August and then she was thrown into her 7th year, where the teachers were already talking about their N.E.W.Ts. It was harder for her 7th year class (or at least those who returned) because they had not had a chance to finish their 6th year due to the war. Some wondered how McGonagall had managed to fix Hogwarts grounds in such a short amount of time. She also had claimed the name of Quidditch Captain for Gryffindor house. Of course, she hadn't made Head Girl like her mother wanted, but that was just fine with Ginny. She didn't need or have the patience and responsibility.
But perhaps the number one reason she hadn't thought too much about it was that she had to be strong for Harry.
Her boyfriend.
They had started dating in her 5th year, his 6th year. Ironically enough it was Ron who had talked to Harry and who persuaded Hermione to talk to Ginny. (She remember Hermione saying something along the lines of "C'mon Gin. You used to have a HUGE crush on him, now's your chance…." And Harry had told her Ron had said, "You know mate, if the only reason you haven't made a move on my sister is me, you're a git, and a bloody wanker….")
Now, after going through a war and now knowing if they were even going to live to see the next day, much less see each other again, they were as happy as ever. Harry was surprisingly calm after everything he'd been through and had an easy smile on his face all the time. ("I'm just glad he's gone." He once told a reported about his chipper mood.)
Ginny broke into a smile and tried not to laugh. Speaking of her boyfriend, he was running at top speed towards the gathering, closely followed by her brother, Ron. His hair was completely messy and Ginny could tell his glasses were crooked. He looked up and saw her smiling and stopping in his tracks. He smiled brightly and waved. Ron, who hadn't seen him stop, was still running and ran right into his best friend and they both fell to the ground, catching the attention of a few members of the audience.
When they had got to their feet the two boys, no…men moved to the front of the many rows of chairs in which friends and family were sitting. There was a rather noticeable call of,
"Harry, Ron! Over here, mates!" McGonagall paused briefly as muffled giggles came from people in the audience and the 7th years both. Then she started calling names again. Ron raised a hand in hello to Fred, who had called them and the two squeezed between people and chairs to get to the rest of Ginny's group.
"Sorry Ma'am…yeah, sorry…sorry Sir. Just gotta get through, sorry. Oops! Was that your foot? Oh, I'm really – "
"Mr. Potter, Mr. Weasley! Would you two please find your seats?" McGonagall called, then she added, "Quietly!" Small gasps escaped the crowd at the sound of these two's names. They were two out of the three most wanted men in the wizarding world, according to Witch Weekly. The other being Draco Malfoy, who was greeting Harry with a handshake as they reached their destination.
Out of every change the war made on certain people, the biggest one was definitely Draco. He had switched sides in the middle of his 7th year after his father, Lucius, killed his mother and threatened to give Draco the same fate.
"Sorry Minerva! But I couldn't miss seeing my girl graduate now, could I?" Harry called as he pointed to Ginny. She turned a shade of red as many girls gave her envious looks.
"Just sit down, Potter!" the Professor snapped. Then she picked up the next, and last diploma. "Ah, seems you were just in time too. Virginia – I mean, Ginny Weasley!" Loud claps and tons of catcalls were echoing through Hogwarts grounds. Most of the 7th year class had joined in too. Everyone knew Ginny's name was always called last, even if they weren't going in alphabetical order. This meant the graduation was almost over.
Ginny made her way to her Head of House for the past seven years. When Professor McGonagall handed her the rolled up piece of parchment tied with a red and gold ribbon to symbolize her being in Gryffindor she couldn't resist giving her Professor a hug.
"Thank you, Professor." Whispered Ginny.
"I did nothing to get you here Miss Weasley," she answered as they pulled apart, "You did it on your own. And I wish you a very happy future." Ginny noticed that she had glanced quickly down at Harry, who was by far the loudest person in the crowd and was looking at her with an intense expression.
Ginny nodded and took her place next to Luna on the stands where the 7th years would be taking a class picture.
"Now, on the count of three everyone say – "
"Voldemort drools!" Harry called; laughing. The photographer looked uncertain, but the kids didn't seem to mind so he shrugged.
"One…"
"Two!" someone shouted.
"Three!" Harry said and there was a huge flash as everyone chanted,
"Voldemort drools."
"Harry seems to be in a good mood today. What's wrong with him?" Luna stated bluntly as they moved slowly off the stands to greet their guests. She had become less, well… weird, after the last battle. It was as if she was brought out of a trance. Her and Ginny had become best friends.
"I don't know. Maybe it's the fact that we haven't seen each other in person since the last Hogsmeade visit, Luna."
"Oh, right. Sorry." She looked at Ginny with a sheepish grin. Then she exclaimed, "Ouch! Dammit! That was my foot you moron!" Luna shoved Colin away from her as he laughed. Ginny had to laugh too. Luna definitely had mood swings…or split personalities, they weren't sure which.
"Sorry Looney – I mean Luna!" Colin joked. Luna huffed.
"Gin, I'm gonna go say hi to Michael. See you at the party. You too, you ass." she said to Colin and walked away. He shrugged it off and threw his arm around Ginny.
"Can you believe it? We're graduates!" he sighed, "I'm gonna miss this place. It feels like just yesterday I was that geeky little blonde kid with the camera…and an obsession with Harry." Ginny laughed.
"Lighten up Creevey! That wasn't yesterday, that was today!" He poked her in the side.
"Not true."
"Okay, okay. But honestly, taking all those pictures of my man helped you in the long run, right? I mean, you're going to be working for Quidditch Today! That's incredible!"
"Yeah, you're right. Well, I see my Dad so I gotta go Gin. If I don't catch you before you leave the party good luck with your healer training." he said, as he gave Ginny a hug.
"Ah, c'mon! You act like we'll never see each other again! Are you planning on not keeping in touch with me Creevey? Besides, you're already saving me a dance at the party, right?"
"Okay, you're right. I'll save you a dance, or at least try. It might be hard to get me away from all the fine looking ladies." he smirked.
"Yeah, sure." Ginny said in a sarcastic tone and smiled as Mr. Creevey walked up to them. "Hello." she greeted.
"Hello. You must be Miss Weasley," Ginny nodded, "Ah! Must be hard, being the last Weasley child to leave Hogwarts. Especially for your parents, aye?" she laughed.
"Yes, Sir. I'm sure my mum's a blubbering mess." She spotted Harry. "Well, it was nice meeting you Sir, but I have to get going. Remember that dance Colin." She said and then started running towards her boyfriend. Ron pointed a finger at her and Hermione said something to Harry. He turned around just in time to see Ginny leaping at him. He caught her and spun around a few times.
"Harry! You're getting me all dizzy!" He laughed and stopped twirling, but didn't put her down.
"You did it."
"Why do you sound so surprised?"
"I'm not! I knew you'd do it Gin!" she giggled, "Oh, you were joking?" Ginny shook her head, "You're confusing me Ginny Weasley, Last Weasley kid to graduate from Hogwarts."
"Oh, would you two just stop?" Ron cut in before Ginny could respond.
"Ron, let them be! They haven't seen each other in weeks!" said Hermione.
"Yeah, but that's not our fault! I don't wanna have to watch this love fest!"
"You're just jealous! You got them together, remember?"
"Well, I didn't know they were gonna act like that." He pointed to his best friend and sister who were in the same position. Ginny's arms were wrapped around Harry's neck and her fingers were absentmindedly playing with a few strands of his messy black hair. Her legs were also wrapped around his waist. Their cheeks were pressed together as they watched yet another bicker between their friends.
"Sorry, we'll stop." Ginny said as she kissed her boyfriend quickly on the lips and jumped down. Ron seemed satisfied, but Hermione rolled her eyes.
"Look, why don't you two take a walk. We'll meet up with you at the party." Harry nodded quickly ad took Ginny's hand. He led her off to the lake.
"You're crazy, you know that?" she remarked.
"Am I?" he kissed her cheek softly.
"Mmm…yeah. Calling McGonagall Minerva – "
" – It's her name isn't it?"
"Interrupting my graduation – "
"That was unintentional! We couldn't get out of the office!"
"It doesn't matter, Harry."
"I love you." Ginny smiled her signature smile.
"That makes up for it. I love you too." He leaned down and their lips met. It was gentle…and intoxicating. When Harry's tongue slid into her mouth they both groaned. Hermione was right; it had been way to long. Harry's hands went to her hair and played with the straight strands of red hair that framed her face as she cupped his face with her hands. It continued on for another minute or so and then they pulled away.
"Merlin, did I miss you." Harry practically groaned as he kissed her forehead.
"Me too." responded Ginny.
"So, tell me, how does it feel being the last Weasley to graduate from Hogwarts?" she sighed.
"Is that all anyone thinks I am?"
"Huh…what?"
"Why can't you ask how it feels to be the first Weasley to study healing or something?"
"Ok, how does it feel – "
"Harry, just stop. I don't want to get pissed off at you on my graduation night, okay?" he nodded.
"Well, if you don't want me to talk, I guess I'll just have to do this." He missed her again, with more passion this time.
"Sometimes I like that more than talking. Oh! Don't pout." Harry chuckled, his emerald green eyes twinkling. She was just so cute!
"How about we get back. The party is going to start." His girlfriend nodded and they started back to the castle. The graduation party was to take place in the Great Hall.
"So, how does it feel to be the Last Weasley to graduate from Hogwarts?" He put his arms around her shoulders innocently.
"Harry!"
A/N: Please review!!! I've already posted this part of the story one time, but I found a few mistakes, or more importantly, a reviewer found some. Oops! But anyway, I'm quickly getting chapters done on this story and it's a lot easier to write than My One and Only, my lily/james fic I've posted already. Again,
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