New Beginnings and Old Ends

Chapter 1:

The Auror Test

Ginny sat in a grey plastic chair just outside the room that would decide her fate. Today was a very important day. Today was the day Ginny would take her Auror test to decide if she should go through training. Today was the day she would prove Harry Potter, the boy-who-live, husband and father that he could stuff it because she passed.

Ginny shifted her feet to the left, and then to the right impatiently. She wanted to take the test and get it over with already. She hated test as much as anyone else and was horrid at them. That's one thing her and her brother Ron shared in common. Well, and of course qudditch.

Finally to Ginny's surprise, Harry Potter walked out of the room and cleared his throat.

"Hello, everyone! Now I know everyone's anxious to get this test over with. Heavens' knows I was. So, let's get on with it shall we?" Harry said smiling and gestured for them to come in. Ginny looked around for the first time and realized there were actually other people in the room. Ginny's eyes met someone familiar that made her smile.

"Teddy! You're here! I thought you'd be, you know following in Harry's footsteps! I guess I didn't notice you. Quite frankly I forgot there were other people in the room!" Ginny said laughing. Teddy smiled at her and patted his godmother on the shoulder.

"Me either." Teddy agreed looking around. They made their way into the room and Ginny gave a wink to Harry. Harry rolled his eyes and quickly kissed her on the cheek. Then he turned to Teddy and patted him on the back.

"Good luck!" He whispered to them both. But Ginny knew he really didn't mean it. That is not to her.

Ginny sat towards the front so that after the test, she could make a beeline for the door. She felt awkward being at the place of where Harry worked. Ginny thought it would be nice working alongside Harry, because so much of the time Harry wasn't there. He was either working late to finish paperwork or was on a mission. Harry probably thought she was doing this just to give him a hard time or to give in a heart attack. The real reason Ginny wanted to be an Auror was so that one, she could become close to Harry like Ron and Hermione seemed to be. They were inseparable! And secondly, she wanted to do something that meant something in the world. She wanted to help people and finally be the hero like Harry, Ron and Hermione had been for years. She always felt jealous for the trio and felt like she wasn't a part of the group.

Harry began passing the paper test out. Ginny took out a quill and quickly dipped it in ink, as Harry finally made his way to her desk. He put the paper on her desk and Ginny went to move it closer to her. But Harry kept his hand on the paper. She looked up at him, one eye brow raised. He looked into her eyes, silently pleading with her not to do it. He knew deep down she would pass this test and go through training and that was the last thing he wanted. Ginny folded her arms across her chest and raised both eye brows this time. They stared at each other like that for at least a minute. Finally Teddy cleared his throat behind her and Harry's head snapped up at the noise. Realizing it was Teddy he looked at Ginny again. He stared at her for another couple seconds but finally gave up and sighed, moving on. Ginny rolled her eyes and then buried her head in the test.

Forty minutes later, Ginny's brain was fried and she was slumped over in her seat eyeing the sealing. She had just given her paper to Harry at the desk up front and he had taken it from her abruptly, looking at the first question. He had groaned which told Ginny she got it right. The thought of this made her snicker. Take that Harry Potter. She thought to herself.

Finally, the last person turned theirs in and they were released. Ginny nearly ran over someone and tripped over a chair just to get out the door. Just as she had made a good distance from the room, a hand reached out and grabbed her elbow. She whirled around, assuming it was Harry. She got ready to yell at him but realized it was not Harry, but was their godson, Teddy.

"How do you think you did, Gin?" Teddy said smiling at her. She thought for a moment.

"I think I did pretty well. That question about the centaurs was kind of hard though." She replied. Teddy widened his eyes and nodded in agreement.

"I know! I had no idea; I had to wing that one. The one about those mermaids was kind of difficult too." Teddy called behind Ginny. They had now reached security and were getting scanned.

"When I was in my third year, the Triwizard Tournament came to Hogwarts and mermaids were part of the second challenge. So I knew that one." She said behind her shoulder as the security man's wand scanned over Teddy. She had just gotten her wand checked and the other man was handing it back to her. She turned it around in her hand as she waited for Teddy to get his wand back.

"So, you're working for Ron and George now?" Ginny asked as they walked to the floo system. Teddy nodded and smiled.

"It's a blast! I really love it, if I become an Auror though I'm going to have to hand it over to James though. I know he wants the job and I really want to be an Auror like my mum." Teddy said a little disappointed. Ginny nodded.

"Yeah James really wants that job." Ginny agreed and went to the fireplace. "I'll see you at dinner tonight?" Ginny asked. Teddy nodded as Ginny stepped into the fireplace. She waved her goodbye and shot up the fireplace, green flames and all.

Ginny sat at the dining room table with a letter that was addressed to her from the Ministry. She closed her eyes as she tore the seal off the letter. Please, please let me have passed! She pleaded as she took the scores of her Auror test out of the envelope. She finally opened them, searching for the score. He eyes finally settled upon a percentage that read…87%.

"AHHHH!" Ginny screamed, getting out of her chair and jumping up and down. Listening to Hermione babble on about information was useful! Thank Merlin for Hermione Weasley! She thought, silently thanking Hermione. James rushed down the stairs from his bedroom, jumping over the banister with a loud thud. Finally he stood in front of his happy mother.

"What's wrong? Everything alright I heard screaming!" James said, frantically looking around as he pulled out his wand. Ginny waved him off, still staring at the test in shock. Harry came running down next, his hair sticking up on one side of his head. He quickly put on his glasses and pointed his wand everywhere.

"Ginny are you alright?" Harry said, looking at her with worry. But when he saw the note in her hand he signed. "Oh." He grumbled. Ginny smiled devilishly.

"Hey James, guess what score your mom got on the Auror test." Ginny said.

"Um," James started, but Ginny interrupted not giving him a chance to answer.

"An 87% baby! Woo! Told you I would pass Harry!" She said in a mocking tone. James rolled his eyes and headed back for his room. Albus and Lily came running in next but James waved for them to go back upstairs.

"Mum's just being crazy. Go back to bed." James said, yawning. It was 7:30 in the morning and Ginny had gotten up early specifically for this moment.

"If you're going to try to rub it in my face, don't. I was the one who mailed them out so I knew your score already. Congratulations Gin." He said half heartedly. Ginny's smile disappeared.

"Well that's not fun I was looking forward to having some rubbing in the face time!" Ginny said. Harry rolled his eyes and kissed her on her forehead. He headed back upstairs but stopped

"Gin; why did you want to do all of this?" Harry asked turning towards her. She thought for a moment if she would actually tell him the truth or not. She sighed and decided to tell him the truth.

I want to help people Harry. I've been jealous of you, Ron and Hermione for so long because I've felt like I wasn't a part of the group. I was hoping this would finally make me feel a part of something. And secondly, to spend more time with you! Ron and Hermione are inseparable, and well, you're gone all the time!" Ginny answered. Harry took 3 swift steps towards Ginny and grabbed her into a hug. He held her tight and kissed the top of her head.

"You're always a part of the group, Ginny." He whispered into her ear.

yay for sequels! thanks to all who supported the first one and hope you love this one just as much! :)