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AN: This is a collection of stories for the Character Appreciation Challenge all about Dean Thomas. This one is Dean/Ginny.
Not The Chosen One
Dean Thomas had always had faith in Harry Potter. He had stuck by him in second year, when everyone believed he was the heir of Slytherin; he hadn't turned against him in fourth year when it seemed even Ron hated Harry for putting his name in the goblet; he had stuck by Harry after the death of Cedric, believing Harry over his best friend, Seamus, and in fifth year, Dean had joined the DA. The only time Dean had ever clashed with Harry had been sixth year, over Ginny.
Ginny had been Dean's first serious relationship, although he hadn't been hers. She had been pretty, feisty and brilliant at Quidditch, which was all anyone would have wanted in a girlfriend, but it had quickly become obvious that it wouldn't work out, for it was evident that Ginny had always fancied Harry. For much of their relationship Dean had tried to deny this but towards the end of it he began to resent Harry. Ginny had yelled at him for a Quidditch incident where he had laughed at Harry getting hurt. He had instantly regretted it but it was clear that Ginny had chosen Harry over him.
The problem was that Ginny had grown up hero-worshipping Harry Potter. She had also spent so many years alongside Harry due to his friendship with Ron that she had got to know Harry more than any of the other boys their age. Her little-girl crush had grown into a deep affection that Dean couldn't rival. That Harry and Ginny got together so soon after the break-up only made it worse.
Harry was not only the 'Chosen One' when it came to defeating Voldemort, but for Ginny Weasley too.