So this set of 30 drabbles is for the 30 Drabbles in 30 Days challenge put on by danicng with tragedies. Thank you so much to lily-rhiannon for Beta'ing and thank you all for taking the time to read this piece of work. I don't own anything this time round. Not one thing.
~Allie
"Ginny?" Harry searched for her in the dark of the kitchen. He fumbled with his wand and uttered Lumos Maxima, turning the lights on and illuminating the pristine cooking area.
He was at the Burrow to pick Ginny up for their date but there had been no answer at the door and when he had checked his battered old watch the face told him quietly that he was perfectly on time.
Harry stepped further into the kitchen, brushing softly against the kitchen chairs, while scanning the room for the fiery red hair. Remembering the clock on the wall, Harry stepped back and craned his head up to see. The clock was old and the paint was chipped, but the words lining the circumference were still accurately legible.
Ginny's face pointed precisely to 'home' while the rest of the family was scattered between 'work' and 'travelling'. Although the clock was much more crowded since the first time Harry had laid his admiring eyes on it, he could instantly pick out Ginny in a heartbeat. Her hair glowed beneath the kitchen lamps and her eyes seemed to follow Harry intently throughout the whole room.
As Harry stood transfixed by the clock, much the same as he had in his second year, Ginny watched keenly from the landing, her eyes transfixed on Harry. She leaned her head against the door frame and let her arms fall serenely to her side. Her sapphire earrings lay down against her pink cheeks and her eyes closed in bliss.
Moments like these, peaceful and private, had been few and far between since the war had ended and Ginny had learnt to cherish them. When she opened her eyes Harry had noticed her and was waiting patiently at the bottom of the stairs.
"Sorry Harry." Ginny blushed and let her feet slip carefully down a few steps. "I wanted to let you be."
Ginny continued down the stairs until she reached Harry who was staring dazedly at her. He made no move to reply, as he remained fixated on her.
"Harry?" Ginny spoke gently, a mere inch away from Harry's face.
"Oh, pardon?" Harry blurted as he stumbled backwards into the coat rack.
"Are you alright Harry?" Ginny ambled forwards and lifted her hand to Harry's forehead. "You're not warm," Ginny took Harry's hand in hers, "and your hands feel fine."
"No, no, I am fine." Harry raised his hand to Ginny's cheekbone and lifted his finger to touch her dangling sapphire earrings. "It's just, you look really beautiful tonight."
"Why thank you Harry," Ginny chuckled and swatted Harry's hand away playfully, "but I think we have to leave now if we want to make the match."
Harry turned on his heel and followed Ginny as she made her way to the front door. "But Ginny, you really do look nice."
Ginny laughed over her shoulder, "I'm sure I do Harry, I'm sure I do."
"And I really like your earrings." Harry said as he caught up with Ginny's fierce stride. He clasped her hand in his and stroked the back of her hand.
"Harry you don't have to give me compliments. We've been dating for six months, I know you like me." Ginny stated as she stopped in the accustomed apparating spot. She turned to Harry and smiled at his awestricken expression. "But thank you anyways."
Harry sighed and placed a kiss on Ginny's cheek impulsively. "See, that wasn't so hard."
They both laughed and Ginny held tighter onto Harry's hand as she was tugged up and around towards the Quidditch Stadium. Her earrings flapped softly as they landed, catching the light and catching Harry's eye and as Ginny walked purposefully towards the ticket booth Harry shook his head in disbelief at his ever fortunate luck.
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