Ginny Weasley shut her trunk with a loud bang on the last night of August. The summer had been long and painful with her attending more funerals than she could count on her fingers. Harry had been distant from the burrow but wrote to her daily but she didn't want letters she wanted to see him. He blamed himself for Fred's death no matter how many times she told him it wasn't his fault, he just was afraid to face Mum.
"Hey Sis," Ginny turned, wand at the ready.
"Whoa it's just me, your favorite brother." George said, a grin on his face. Ginny felt the corners of her mouth tug up into a smile.
"Hey George what's up?" Ginny asked, tucking her wand back into her pocket. Ever since Fleur and Bill's wedding she was always ready to throw a hex if needed. Which is why it was a good idea to not scare her like George just did.
"I was wondering if we could go for a short walk and talk." He asked, Ginny looked at him suspiciously but nodded her head in answer. Ever since Fred's funeral George had been celebrating Fred's legacy, as George liked to call, personally Ginny thought he was just using it as an excuse to do more pranks than usual. Once they were outside the questions started.
"Ready for your last year of school little sis?" George asked.
"I'm not little." Ginny answered defiantly, she'd never liked being referred to as little sister.
"You didn't answer my question," George said and Ginny sighed.
"Not really."
"You would be if Harry was going back." He pointed out. It was true one of the reasons she wasn't looking forward to going back to school is the fact she would see Harry even less than she did now which wasn't often enough for her as it is. Going back to school meant only seeing Harry on Hogsmeade weekends if then. She might get to see him when he sat for his N.E.W.T.'s if she was lucky and they didn't move his exams to the ministry.
After the final battle Kingsley was ready to hire Harry on the spot, even if Harry didn't have his exam results or finished school but Harry being Harry told Kingsley he would love to work as an Auror but he didn't want any special treatment. So Kingsley said he would treat Harry just like any other wizard trying to become an Auror. Harry had been following revision table's Hermione had made for him and had spent most of the summer locked away in Grimmauld place revising. It wouldn't be long before Ginny would be in the same position only instead of being locked in Grimmauld place she'd be locked away in Gryffindor tower or the library. Ginny was also ninety-nine percent sure that Hermione would also make her a revision table only she'd have Hermione next to her making sure she followed it unlike Harry.
"I guess."
"I just remembered I forgot something at the shop I'll be right back." George said suddenly.
"Wait G-" Ginny protested but it was too late George had already disappeared with a loud crack. Ginny sighed and sat down on the hill when suddenly a hand covered her eyes and mouth.
"Don't scream it's just me." A voice whispered in her ear. That voice she knew it. Harry. A big grin spread across her face and she turned around quickly.
"Harry!" She said excitedly, throwing her arms around his neck excitedly.
"Hey Gin." Harry said as his arms tightened around her waist.
"What are you doing here?" She asked as she pulled back from his arms slightly, just enough to look up into his eyes.
"I wanted to surprise you before you went away to school tomorrow." He said before leaning in to press a soft kiss to her lips. As Harry pulled away from the kiss she pressed her lips against his a bit harder and pressed herself closer to him. She didn't want to go back inside and go to sleep anytime soon. Harry's lips moved against her lips in a perfect rhythm to match hers and she felt his hands on her hips move up in down matching the rhythm of their lips. When Harry pulled away a few minutes later with a smile on her face and his glasses half on half off she knew she'd done what needed to be done to keep him from sending her back inside to bed.
"I thought we could have a picnic under the stars and watch the stars afterward unless of course you'd like to go to bed." Harry said, pulling a picnic basket from the pocket of his robes. Harry tapped the miniature basket with his wand and it grew into a normal sized picnic basket.
"I'd love to have a picnic with you." Ginny said kissing his cheek before taking the basket from his hands. Inside the basket Ginny found a large blanket along with sandwiches some muggle snacks. There were two goblets that looked like they were made out of crystal. Harry took the goblets from her hand and poured what looked like elf-made wine. Ginny spread the blanket out and arranged all the food in the middle. Ginny sat down and a second later Harry took his place next to her before handing her one of the goblets. She smiled at him before taking a sip.
"Ready for school?" Harry asked, setting down his goblet in front of him.
"Not at all." She told him as she picked up a sandwich.
"You'll do fine."
"I'm not worried about school or grades. I just will hate not being able to see you." She said before taking a bite out of the sandwich.
"You'll see me plenty, I promise." Harry said, pressing a kiss to the top of her head.
"Do you know something I don't know?" She asked confused.
"I'll be at Hogwarts for tutoring with Professor McGonagall quite a bit before my exams and I'll be there at the start of term feast. I can't say much more right now but before you go to bed tomorrow night meet me in the room of requirement."
"Okay." Ginny agreed with a smile on her face. Harry and Ginny finished there picnic quickly and packed away the remaining food into the basket and setting it aside. Ginny and Harry laid on their backs staring at the sky. Every so often one of them would point out a shooting star and close their eyes as they made a wish. Ginny lost track of how long they'd been staring at the sky it could have only been minutes or a couple of hours when Harry sat up.
"What's wrong?" Ginny asked turning her head towards him.
"I got you a present." Harry sounded a bit off, causing Ginny to sit up and face him as he reached into his pocket. When Harry's hand was no longer hidden by the fabric of his robes a ring box was revealed in his hand. Ginny's heart thudded in her chest nervously.
"I'm not going to be there everyday so I can't be there to claim you as mine from all the other teenage boys. So I bought you something to remind everyone that you are taken. I want this to mean more than just a ring to you I want to promise to make you Mrs. Potter one day when we're both ready for that step." Harry said before placing the box in her hand. Her heart slowed down slightly but as soon as she opened the lid it returned to the rapid pace it'd been a second before. In the black box sat a white gold ring with a single diamond. Ginny's mouth dropped open in awe, it was simple but beautiful.
"Harry, it's amazing!" She gushed, smiling up at him.
Harry smiled before pulling the ring out of the box and sliding it onto her ring finger. Ginny stared up into his eyes before her lips crashed into his. There wasn't anything slow about this kiss and in seconds she had Harry on his back and in the next moment he had pulled her closer. Her legs straddled his hips and his hands squeezed her hips tightly. She ran her hands up and down where his shirt covered his chest. Her hands slowed down and without thinking about it she began to unbutton his shirt. It wasn't long before she felt his hand make its way under her shirt. It wasn't until their shirts were off that Ginny realized they had never gone this far before and it seemed Harry had made the realization as well. He stopped moving his hand on her stomach and looked up into her eyes.
"Is this okay? We can stop if you want." Ginny responded with a kiss and when his thumb brushed her bra she thought she was going to come unglued. Harry's lips moved to her neck as his hand squeezed her breast. Her heart speed up as she felt her bra fall from her shoulder's and to the grass next to the blanket. Suddenly she was on her back and Harry above her, their lips met again as both hands squeeze her breasts. Harry pulled away and began to trail kisses down her neck to her breasts, he kissed and suck on the right one while his other hand continued to rub and squeeze the left one. Ginny heard a moan escape her lips. The moan seemed to pull Harry out of his trance and he pulled back.
"We shouldn't do this right here, it should be special." Harry said, his hand moving to cup her right cheek.
"Does it have to? It'll be special as long as its with you." Ginny said in almost a whiny voice.
"I know but I want it to be extra special." He said pressing a soft kiss to her lips.
"But-" Harry silenced her with a kiss.
"Don't worry I'm not going to make you suffer... too much." Harry said winking before kissing her.
Ginny woke up to someone yelling her name. Ginny pried her eyes open sleepily to find Hermione staring at her. Ginny shot up in bed it had to be nine in the morning already. As she threw on her clothes she thought of last night and a smile spread across her face.
"Someone's happy this morning." Hermione commented and then gasped. Ginny felt Hermione grab her hand to look at the ring closer.
"Did he?" Hermione half asked.
"Not exactly but he said it's a promise." Ginny explained.
"I'm so happy for you two! You got the man you always wanted," Hermione gushed, hugging Ginny tightly.
"I did, I'm really lucky. There are a million girls who wanted the same thing but I'm the one that got him." Ginny said, sitting down on her bed lightly.
"Ginny! Hermione! Time to go!"
Ginny and Hermione levitated their trunks down the stairs and into the car the ministry had provided for them just like they had when Harry had been with them every summer before. Ginny and Hermione loaded their trunks into the back of the car before climbing into the car. Ron slipped into the back next to Hermione, Ginny guessed he wanted to say goodbye at the train station versus now.
When they arrived at Kings Cross Ginny made her way through the barrier to the platform and was surprised to find Harry waiting for her on the other side. She hadn't expected to see him here since he was going to be at the feast.
"Harry!" Ginny said as hugged him.
"McGonagall told me to appear as if I am saying goodbye to you here so it doesn't make anyone suspicious about later." He whispered into her ear and she nodded.
"Harry! So good to see you dear!" Mrs. Weasley gushed, pulling him in for a hug.
"You too Mrs. Weasley," Harry said smiling as he put an arm around Ginny's shoulder. Mr. Weasley appeared next to her a second later as he came through the barrier.
"Harry!" Mr. Weasley greeted him and Harry offered his hand. Ginny watched as her father shook Harry's hand. Her mother hadn't even noticed the ring yet, thankfully.
"Harry!" Hermione squealed before running to hug her best friend. Ginny thought Harry was going to fall over and reached out to steady him.
"Ginny! What's that!" Mum squealed, reaching for her hand. Ginny swallowed not here, in front of the press.
"It's just a gift." She said calmly.
"From Harry?" Mum asked, excitement in her voice. She hoped her Mum wasn't trying to read between her words and getting the wrong message.
"Yes."
"It's beautiful Harry." Mum said before pulling Harry in for yet another hug this time Ginny was worried if Harry could breathe.
"I tried my best," Harry choked out.
"Mum let him breathe." Ron laughed.
"I'm sorry." She said releasing Harry.
"Ginny let me help you load your trunk." Harry said reaching for her trunk. Ginny allowed him to take the trunk and head over to the train. That's when the flashing began, flashing of light bulbs that is. It was almost eleven which meant time to say goodbye to Harry.
Ginny and Harry hugged each other tightly before he pulled back enough so he could kiss her. Ginny moved her left hand to his cheek to hold him there, wishing the kiss could last forever. Harry pulled away signaling it was time for her to board the train. As Ginny turned and climbed onto the train she heard the press yelling questions at Harry.
"Harry! Are you engaged?"
"Mr. Potter!"
"Mr. Potter are you getting married?"
"Mr. Potter when did you and Miss Weasley get engaged?"
Ginny smiled and made her way to the nearest empty compartment and stared out at Harry as he fought off reporters. Suddenly they all backed off, Ginny wasn't sure what was said but something must have been said as the reporters back off and went back to watching Harry from afar. As the train began to move she heard Hermione walk into the compartment followed by Luna.
"I have to go take care of the prefect meeting but I'll be back afterwards." Hermione said as she set down a small bag she had carried on the train. Hermione had been made head girl not that it was much of a surprise after she had been top of her class her first six years of school and then there were the events of last year.
"Have fun," Ginny said with a smile. Luna took a seat across from Ginny with a dreamy smile on her face. As Ginny turned her attention to Luna she forgot all about how she already missed Harry at least for the time being.