A/N: This is a one-shot. It's my first ever fanfic, so PLEASE review!

Ginny had been in love with Harry her whole life. She'd listened to stories of him when she was growing up, and he was always in her childhood dreams. She never thought she'd ever get to meet him, much less talk to him. Oh, how wrong she was.

When Ginny was eleven, she met Harry at the train station. Instantly, a girlish crush was sparked. When she found out that her brother was friends with him, she was ecstatic! She thought that maybe he would notice her now, and come sweep her off her feet.

Dreams like these rarely come true though, and Ginny's life was no fairy tale. Up until she was fourteen, she and Harry had hardly spoken to each other. Ginny began to find other boys, but none of them compared to Harry. Ginny was madly in love with a boy who barely knew she was alive.

When Hermione told Ginny that Harry had kissed Cho, it sent her over the edge. She stopped eating, and her friends stopped hanging out with her because she was so obsessed with the boy-who-lived.

On Ginny's sixteenth birthday, she realized that there wasn't any hope for her and Harry. Ginny cried for hours, and she decided that life was not worth living if she could not be with Harry.

The next morning, the Weasley's awoke to find Ginny's lifeless body on her bedroom floor, a note lying next to her. Ron picked up the note and read it aloud to the family.

Dear Friends and Family

Do not be sad because I am gone. It was something I had to do. My decision was a hard one, but I did what was right for me.

Mom and Dad- I love you both so much, you didn't in any way cause this. You gave me so much love, and I am very grateful for that.

Bill and Charlie- You guys are wonderful big brothers. I hope you find lots of happiness in your lives.

Fred and George- Don't stop inventing; you guys have a lot of potential. Keep everyone laughing when I'm gone.

Ron- You've been a great friend and brother. I wish you and Hermione lots of luck in your relationship.

Hermione- Thank you for being my best friend when I needed you most. You're like a sister to me.

Harry- I always loved you and I always will. I only wished you had loved me back.

Ginny's funeral took place on a stormy day, which was very fitting. Harry sat up front with the family, shocked by Ginny's sudden death. He couldn't understand why such a wonderful girl would commit suicide. After Ginny's funeral, Harry approached Hermione and asked her if she had any idea why Ginny had done this.

"Don't you know, Harry?" asked Hermione, tears running down her face. "She was in love with you for years, and she thought you would never notice her. She just couldn't take being alone anymore, I guess."

Harry was shocked. "But, Hermione" he gasped. "I always loved her, but I thought she was over me. I-I never knew."

Hermione wrapped Harry up in her arms while he cried, his body shaking with sobs.

"Oh Hermione!" he sobbed. "It was all my fault!"

Harry never forgave himself for being the cause of Ginny's death. He never married or had children, and he died old and alone. Yet he was happy when he died, because he knew that he and Ginny would be able to love each other, and take the chance that they had missed so many years ago.

The End

A/N: Please review! This is my first ever fic, so I'm really anxious to hear what people think!