A/N: This will be three parts. The second part is basically finished I just need to check it over for spelling and grammar so you can expect it soon. Story is rated for the language you'll encounter in the next chapter. I hope you enjoy it a bit!

Disclaimer: I do not own anything you recognize from the Harry Potter series.

"Hey Ginny, want to go to Hogsmeade with me tomorrow?"

"Sorry Tim, but I've got plans already with Seamus. I can't ditch him, he needs to pick out a present for his sister's birthday and made me promise to help," she answered as kindly as she could manage, not wanting to take her annoyance out on him. She had to remind herself it wasn't his fault she'd been asked on so many dates.

"He would wait this long to buy Kayla something," Tim laughed easily at the rejection, turning to leave, and allowing her to return to her dinner.

That was the tenth time she'd been asked to this Hogsmeade weekend since the notice went up Saturday. She knew many others wanted to ask her too –some with honest intentions and some just to see if they could get a yes – but word was slowly spreading around that she was declining invitations yet again so some of them backed off. For just over a year now, she'd declined every invitation to Hogsmeade that had anything other than friendly intentions behind it. Nobody really knew what to think about it. She hadn't accepted a date since she split up with Dean. Everyone had different theories, of course, but only her and one other knew the truth. She'd heard all the rumors going around though and they provided a good laugh every now and then.

There was the one that she was still not over Dean and was holding on to the hope he'd ask her one of these weeks. That one was quite stupid really, she broke up with Dean. If she wanted him, she would have simply not broken up with him. Besides, that was put to rest six months back when he did ask her. She didn't even say anything, just shook her head and walked away.

Then there was the one that she didn't like boys anymore. Apparently while she had been with Dean she decided she liked girls better. This one made her laugh so hard she fell off the bench in front of the whole Great Hall when it reached her ears. To make it even better, some girls even asked her out. She declined them as politely as the boys though. She had no problem with girls liking girls, but just because she didn't want to date the boys who were asking her out it didn't mean she liked girls.

Her favorite had to be the one about how she was sneaking around with a Slytherin 7th year though. Honestly, that would leave her the choices of Malfoy, Goyle, Crabbe, Nott, and Zabini. Malfoy openly hates her, Goyle and Crabbe are too stupid to sneak around, and Nott and Zabini wouldn't be caught dead with a 'dirt poor filthy little blood traitor' like her. Of course, going on the other rumor, she could also be sneaking around with Parkinson, Bulstrode, Davis, or Greengrass, but they were just too gross to even consider.

No, none of those were true. And the countless others weren't either. No one could guess the truth; they were very good at hiding. No one would even think the truth were a possibility.

Ginny Weasley was certainly sneaking around – with a 7th year even. No one would think it was a 7th year Gryffindor though. Why would she sneak around with some one in her own house? And who would it be? Ron's her brother so he's out of the question. Dean she already dated, dumped and denied. Harry was chasing after Lisa, a Ravenclaw in his year. Everyone but Hermione knew Neville is in love with Hermione. And Seamus was the Hogwarts flirt. Who said she couldn't date a flirt though?

He may flirt a bit with other girls, but when it came down to it, Seamus Finnigan was all Ginny Weasley's. She had no reason to be jealous. He wanted none of the girls he flirted with but her. And she wanted none of the guys that asked her out but him. You see, many boys may have wanted Ginny Weasley, but Ginny Weasley only wanted one boy; one boy she already had.

The flirting was all part of their cover up. Sure he'd always been a flirt, but when he would get a girl he was seriously interested in, his over all flirting would decrease in great levels and concentrate on her. All he had to do was keep his flirting up and no one would suspect a thing. Plus, he could openly flirt with Ginny and people would just pass it off as normal behavior.

Many people, if they knew, would ask, "Why would they keep themselves a secret? What could possibly be stopping them from telling?" The thing was, during her relationship with Dean, Ginny fell hard for Seamus and Seamus fell equally hard for Ginny. Do you understand the problem that started to develop? When Ginny couldn't deny her feelings for Seamus anymore she quickly broke it off with Dean for any minor reasons she could think of. That same night, Seamus happened upon her in the common room. He originally went down to think, but she was there. Things were said. One thing lead to another. Next thing they knew they were wrapped in each other's arms on one of the couches. The next morning they acted like nothing happened, but both of their insides were having little celebratory parties. Ever since, they'd been a secret couple.

Now lets get back to the present, where they're beginning the same argument they'd had every Hogsmeade trip since they got together; hidden in the corner of the library, speaking in hushed tones.

"Another bloke asked you out Ginny?" Seamus asked in a harsh whisper, as if it were her fault boys liked her.

"Yes Seamus," she sighed. "It was Tim this time."

"Tim as in Timmy?" He asked, getting a nod in return. "This is getting ridiculous. At first it was fine, but how many is this for just this week? Ten? Eleven? And let's just top that off with my bloody cousin asking you out now."

"Look love, it's not my fault. We both made the decision not to tell anyone about us before. So no one knows I'm spoken for. Besides, you know it's just a game for most of them these days – see if they can get little Ginny to say yes."

"Of course we made that bloody decision!" he hissed, ignoring her last comment. "How would that have looked if the day after you broke up with Dean his best mate was running around holding your hand, carrying your books and bloody well snogging you in the hallways?"

"I know that Seamus," she said calmly. "It's been a year since then though. When are we going to tell people?"

"You know I want to Gin, but Dean's being a prat and still won't get over you. I hope he does soon though, I won't be able to be a good friend much longer at this rate."

"You're being a horrid friend anyways; you're just hiding it from him. Which in reality makes you even more awful," she teased him.

"I'm being serious here Gin. I'm graduating in a few months and you have all of next year to go through with boys asking you out. And I won't be here for it. Who knows what will happen," he said showing immense amounts of uncertainty.

"Seamus Finnigan. You know I love you. No other boy is going to change that. You'll be stuck with me forever if I have my way."

"Forever?" he asked with a goofy grin and a raised eyebrow.

"Well," she blushed, "that's not really up to just me, but I will love you forever."

"Then let's get married Princess," he said suddenly.

"What?" she asked shocked.

"You'll love me forever. I'll love you forever. Let's get married."

"You're seriously asking me to marry you?" she asked to make sure she wasn't suddenly hard of hearing.

"Yes, hold on." He turned and dug into his bag and emerged moments later holding a little box up to her. "Will you marry me?" She nodded and breathed out a, "yes" as he opened up the box; she inhaled deeply at the ring inside. It was a heart shaped solitaire diamond set in a gold band. It was simple and beautiful, perfect for her.

"Oh Seamus. This is lovely." She quickly made sure no one was around before she kissed him deeply and pulled away laughing. "I was not expecting this love."

"Well good, it would have ruined it a bit if you had been," he grinned. "I did have something else planned, but I think this worked out wonderfully."

"When do you want to get married?" she asked, awe in her voice as she said the words. She was trying to wrap her head around it all. It wasn't just some spur of the moment thing, he'd had a ring and a plan.

"Whenever works for you Princess. Right after your graduation? I expect your mum will want to help plan the whole thing. I know when your brother got married you said that she lives for these kinds of things."

"Oh great," she groaned.

"What's wrong?"

"I won't want anything mum plans."

"Maybe you can talk her into letting you plan it yourself," he suggested.

"Let's get married," she said suddenly.

"Uh, Gin, we already decided that," he told her, confusion evident in his voice.

"No, I mean let's get married tonight, right now," she said excitedly.

"You mean elope?" he asked. When she nodded he continued, "Gin, no one even knows we're together. How would you explain when they wake up and you're married?"

"It doesn't matter," she brushed off his worries. "You said whenever works for me. Right now works for me."

"You're right Princess I did," he laughed at her logic. "Go change in to some clothes you'd want to be married in and I'll meet you outside of the common room in twenty minutes."

That said they headed back to the common room to change. After meeting up Ginny snuck them out of the castle through a passageway Fred and George had shown her in her before their departure and called for the Knight Bus to take them to the Ministry. Surely someone there could marry them.

After asking many questions and spending a good chunk of time searching, they found some one to marry them. The ceremony was quick and simple and they were on the way back out the door in no time. They were now Mr. and Mrs. Finnigan. Well, he was always Mr. Finnigan, but she was a newly named Mrs. Finnigan; Ginevra Finnigan.

"What would you like to do next my lovely wife?"

"We're in the heart of London on a Friday night. Let's find a nice Muggle club and celebrate with people. We don't have to know them to have fun," she grinned.

"Sounds brilliant Princess."

They spent several hours dancing and having a good time in Muggle London. They celebrated with anybody who looked their way and regaled anyone who asked with the story of the secret relationship and elopement. Their audience ate up the story and they felt like they were on top of the world. Reluctantly, the night had to end and they called the Knight Bus and got dropped back off in Hogsmeade.

"You know love, we're supposed to spend our wedding night together," Ginny said nonchalantly.

"What are you suggesting Mrs. Finnigan?" Seamus grinned at her, loving the idea.

"I'm suggesting we rent a room and stay the night together," she smirked. "As long as we're back in the early morning we'll be fine."

"I'd love to Gin, but I didn't bring much money with me."

"We can go to the Hog's Head," she suggested. "It's cheap. I won't mind. As long as you cast some cleaning charms over the room."

"I don't know very many cleaning charms, but I'll give it a try for my wife."

"Yes, you can try for your wife. I like the sound of that," she grinned.

They made their way into the Hog's Head and rented a room for the night. Seamus quickly cast the charms Ginny suggested and they laid down in bed together.

"You're my husband now. I have a husband."

"At least he's a real handsome husband," he teased.

"I wouldn't go that far," she teased back.

"Ouch Gin, way to make your man feel good," he pretended to pout.

"Maybe I can make it up to you then," she said suggestively.

She leaned over and kissed him hard and passionate, leaving no doubts in her intentions with her husband. He eagerly kissed back, pulling her as close as he could. Both ready to enjoy their first night as a married couple properly.

"Princess, it's time to wake up now," Seamus said while brushing her hair out of her face.

"Not yet, too early," Ginny mumbled out as an answer, snuggling closer to his side.

"Very early," he nodded, "but we need to be back early remember?"

"Shush and let me sleep love."

"Look Princess, I want to stay here with you just as much as you do. The fact is though; we need to sneak back into the castle before anyone realizes we're gone." Her eyes immediately popped open.

"We really did sneak out and get married then?" He nodded. "I thought that was a dream."

"You don't regret it do you?" he asked nervously, noting that it was a rather rash decision.

"Not one bit love," she smiled up at him. "I just thought it was a lovely dream. I'll gladly take it as reality though." Relief clearly showing on his face, he leaned down to kiss her sweetly.

"We really need to get back to the castle before it gets any later," he said when he pulled back.

"Can we come back here later in the day? It is a Hogsmeade day after all."

"Sure Princess, I'll just tell the bartender we'd like to keep the room until the evening."

They made their way down to the bar area and, after a short talk with the bartender, Ginny snuck them back into the castle undetected. They stopped just short of the Fat Lady to say goodbye to each other.

"I'll see you at breakfast love."

"You do know that our secret will very well be out now right Princess? I guarantee someone will notice that ring on your finger. Unfortunately it'll probably be Lavender or Parvati who will be anything but discreet in asking about it."

"If they see it, I'll deal with it. I can make something up if you aren't ready to tell Dean yet." He nodded and kissed her goodbye one last time. She headed to the portrait while he stayed behind to space out their arrivals in case anyone was awake.

He took the time to think about what she just said. Was he really going to keep hiding this from Dean? He was ecstatic to have her as his new wife. He wanted to show her off as his, rub it in the faces off all the boys who've asked her out. Dean was already going to be angry that he'd been dating her secretly. Does he really want to be married to her secretly too? Sighing he headed for the portrait to get some extra sleep, thankful that none of his dorm-mates were awake yet.

A/N: The next chapter will obviously be the scene where everyone finds out. It's definitely rated for it's language. I was in a particularly bad mood when I wrote it and didn't hold back much with language.