A/N Hello everyone I know it's been a while since I last updated this story or any story as a matter of fact. Now I just finished my second week of High School and with the work that, that entails I'll only be posting a chapter every other Sunday at least that's my plan. That will be the same for my other story as well. So with that said I hope you enjoy this next chapter.

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Mrs. Weasley made them all go up after dinner to pack their trunks to be ready in the morning. Harry started packing and finished quickly and thought he could go help Ginny with her packing since he was already done. He came to her door which was closed and knocked.

Ginny was in the middle of changing when she heard a knock on the door. She wasn't sure who it was but in case it was Harry decided to change into something that could get his attention. A minute later she called through the door and said, "One moment, I'm in the middle of changing." She found a pair of muggle short shorts she wasn't supposed to own and one of her larger t-shirts she could tie up to show her belly button. She tied her shirt up and put her hair in a ponytail.

Harry stood there for a few moments before the door opened and Ginny's petite body was in the doorframe. He was shocked at how she looked, she was showing most of her legs and her skin tight shorts only covered a few inches down her thighs. He could see her stomach and saw she had freckles there too, her bright red hair was up in a ponytail and she had a smile on her face.

Ginny thought his look was adorable and it showed she must've succeeded in getting his attention. She spoke up after a minute and spoke in an almost too innocent, "Harry, did you need something?"

"Uh, I just came over because I wanted to know if you needed help packing," he said still shocked by how great she looked.

"I'd love that. I wanted to talk to you about something but that can wait till we finish packing," she said smiling at him.

Harry said, "Okay" and began to worry about what she wanted to talk about. Did she want to stop being friends with him because he's a werewolf? He didn't think she would do that but he couldn't help but worry. He knows his transformation only happens once a month but the entire wizarding world looks down on werewolf's. Maybe she decided that he wasn't worth risking her family's reputation if his secret ever got out.

The two kids gathered Ginny's things, when they were nearly done, Harry started laying clothes out on the bed that she could wear tomorrow. She looked at him and smiled, he didn't try and get her into something too showing or improper. He picked out everything for her (including her undergarments) she turned bright red at the thought but realized he didn't pick out a shirt. When she thought of this and looked up to question him he wasn't there. She stood there confused looking around the room for him, he came back and stood in the doorway. She noticed he had something in his hands, it was red and gold and was folded.

Harry didn't say anything as he crossed the room, unfolded the shirt and layed it with he rest of the outfit. Ginny looked at the completed outfit, the scarlet and gold Gryffindor t-shirt, that looked like the one Harry had, went well with the dark blue jeans he picked along with the white sandals he chose. She looked at him he was smiling, she thought his smile must be contagious because she started to smile as well. She couldn't help but think he was adorable -hot really.

Harry noticed she was staring, he saw a fire in her eyes that he hasn't seen before. He didn't know what this look meant or why she had it, it was worrying him. "Uhh, well the shirt is charmed so muggles see a plain red shirt. Well, now that you're packed, you wanted to talk to me about something right," he asked shyly.

"Yeah, I don't want to be rude or nosy or make you feel bad amd think I don't appreciate it, but why are you buying us all expensive gifts? It's not because you think you owe us, or that you blame yourself for my first year or anything like that right," Ginny said this hoping he'd reassure her.

Harry looked like he was thinking about what he should say, then he spoke again, "No, its nothing like that. Do I think that I should've tried to figure out what was wrong earlier, yes but I can't blame myself it's not my fault. It's not yours either Gin, there's only one person that can take the blame for what happened and that's Tom. I know you guys don't have all that nice things and don't like being given things, but I did want to say thank you. Your whole family has treated me amazingly, I know I haven't met everyone yet but your mum and dad have brought me into their home on no notice at all. Your brothers have saved me from my aunts house, treated me like a brother, and have even defended me. And then there's you, one of my best friends, the one who has gone through such a traumatic experience and still cares about the boy who is a werewolf. You care about me not because I'm the boy-who-lived or a hero of some sort and you don't care that I'm a monster. You care about who I am not who I supposedly am and I can't repay you and your family for the things you've done for me. So I'll try, I'll give you guys the things I can afford even if you guys don't want me to spend a lot on you, I'll do my best to keep you all safe and make you happy because I know I can't ever fully repay you guys."

She was stunned at his answer, he kept surprising her. She thought about what he said and she wasn't upset that he wanted to repay them but what he said about himself. Why would she care if he was a werewolf or not that doesn't change who he is and yes she loved the stories about the boy-who-lived, but he was different. Harry was a shy, gentle, loving person he didn't stand by when he could do something to help, he was brave and a true Gryffindor.

It took her a minute but she decided his answer was outrageous, at least what he said about himself was. She went off at him and began to yell in a harsh whisper, "HARRY JAMES POTTER, HOW COULD YOU POSSIBLY THINK LIKE THAT. Just because you transform once a month does not make you a monster. You are kind and loving and brave, you were the one who saved me in the ch - chamber and you're the one who offered to play a game of exploding snap to make me feel better. I don't think a monster would be like that at all." She finished, there were tears in Harrys eyes and he was standing a only a step away. She closed the gap between them and wrapped her arms around him, laying her head on his chest.

Harry knew he had tears escaping his eyes as she spoke about him. He was thrilled that she didn't care about the nonsense of him being the boy-who-lived or the fact that he was a werewolf. When she wrapped her arms around him he felt arms home and safe. He wrapped his arms around her and stroked her hair, it was a beautiful fire red arms tend it shined against the light. She made him happy and hoped she would never leave.

When they were all done packing it was only eight a clock and most shops were still open. Harry thought that maybe he could go get ice cream for them and the rest of the Wesley's. He decided that it would have to be a surprise because they wouldn't except it otherwise. He told Ginny he'd be back in a little bit and went to the alley.

The streets were quite empty at the time but the ice cream shop was still open. Mr. Fortescue smiled when Harry walked in.

"Harry, are you here to visit one last time before you go off in the morning," the shop owner said with delight.

"Yes I am. This time im not only getting a sundae like usual Im wondering if could get a half a gallon of vanilla and a half a gallon of chocolate. Along with a thing of different sundae toppings like whipped cream, cherry's, sprinkles, peanuts, and whatever else you recommend. I'm trying to surprise the Weasley family with an ice cream party. Uhh, how much will that cost," Harry said not sure what the man was thinking.

The man simply smiled and gathered the order, he threw in a few extra toppings, spoons and a scooper. He then turned to Harry and gave him the bags and said, "Well since this isn't just a sundae I'll charge, but at a discounted price for my favorite customer. Thank you for business Harry you've been a very well-mannered young man. Have fun at Hogwarts this year and be careful."

Harry laid down the money he owed the shop keeper and smiled. He was really going miss Mr. Fortescue while and Hogwarts. Harry walked back to the Leaky Cauldron and reserved and table and placed out all the ice cream amd toppings and got a few bowls. Then he went up stairs and called the Weasley family down. Fred and George were first then came Ron, Percy, Mr. and Mrs. Weasley, then finally Ginny, she had changed her clothing to something her mkkm would be more approving of. They all gaped at the display on the table.

Mrs. Weasley was about to speak up when Harry began talking, "I decided for us to have an ice cream party. Don't worry about the cost though Mr. Fortescue gives me discounts and free items so this didn't cost much at all. Dig in!"

With that everyone went for the ice cream and at when everyone was done eating they thanked him and started to go to bed. He asked Mr. Weasley to put a cooling and preservation charm on everything that needed it and packed it up. Then he went upstairs himself, put everything in his trunk, picked out his muggle clothes for the next day and went to get in his bed. Before he made it to his bed he decided he'd say goodnight to Ginny, he knocked on her door and didn't get and an answer so he peaked inside looked around and no one was inside. He crossed back over and changed into his pajamas. When he lifted the blanket to his bed he found Ginny curled up under the covers, with her bright red hair fanned around her head and pillow. She had changed into a set of matching pajamas and held a stuffed dragon in her arms. He was shocked he didn't see her before, she looked so peaceful laying there sleeping. He wasn't sure what do, he didn't want to wake her but he also couldn't slip in the bed and fall sleep with her, even if he wanted to. He sat down on the edge of the bed and started to softly stroke her hair and cheek. Her skin was really soft and it's creamy color was magnified against her red hair and freckles.

He stayed there for about twenty minutes just admiring how beautiful she was as he ran his hair down her hair and cheek. He decided he had to move her or move to her room for the night and he wasn't sure how that would go over in the morning. He decided to cover her in one of the smaller blankets so she didn't get cold and lift her up. He transferred her to her own bed and tucked her in. Stroking her cheek on last time he leaned over and kissed her head and whispered goodnight. She murmured something that he didn't quite catch exactly. Thinking she said 'Goodnight Harry', or 'I love you Harry', he wasn't sure which so he looked down at her again switched off the light and left the room hastily.

Harry laid down on his bed contemplating what he just heard. He had to be hearing things she didn't tell him she loved him, but what if she did this could be a good thing. It was Ginny after all if she did say I love you it could be his chance. He stayed in bed unable to fall asleep for what felt like hours before deciding to do some reading on DADA. Harry read the rest of his dementor book and started to read one of the books he got about dark creatures when he heard a knock on the door. He looked at the clock and saw it was close to 2:00 already, he went over to the door and opened it. What he saw troubled him deeply. It was Ginny, he should have figured, she looked like she just got out of a war zone. Her hair was all messy and sticking to her face, her pajamas all wrinkled and her top three buttons were undone. It looked as if she had been crying recently and she had her arms wrapped around her stuffed dragon.

Harry couldn't stand this, she shouldn't look like this after sleeping for only a few hours. He pulled her into his arms and held her as tight ass possible, hoping if he squeezed hard enough all her broken pieces would be fixed. She allowed this, as silent tears rolled down her cheeks soaking Harrys shoulder. Minutes passed by as they stood there before her tears slowed and came to a stop. Harry looked down at her with concern and worry in his emerald green eyes. Ginny stared up at him her chocolate brown eyes bloodshot and puffy from crying. He smiled and kissed her forehead before bent his knees and picked her up so she could wrap her legs around his waist. He crossed the hall and laid her down on her bed, this looked like a war zone as well. He looked at her sadly neither kme of them have spoken a single word yet but plenty was said.

"Gin," he looked at her warmly hoping she would tell answer his next question, "What's wrong?"

She looked at him frightened that he asked the question. What would he think if she told him about the dream she just had. She told him that she had dreams about Tom and the chamber but this tike it was different.

"Well, uhhh, I had a bad dream again, but this time it was different we were in the chamber and Tom was mocking me saying my family would hate me that you would hate me along with all my friends. Then it continued you came into he chamber fought Tom and the basilisk and ended up dying after you destroyed the diary and told me you loved me. I know it's a foolish thing to think why would you love me when you didn't even know me at the time, but hearing you say that then dying in front of me was terrifying. You probably think I'm a foolish little girl now, don't you," she said doing her best not to cry again.

He looked at her shocked and he felt dreadful. He moved out of the chair he was sitting in and positioned himself next to her, he held her and began to speak, "Gin no one hates you because of what happened last year. You fought off Tom for nearly a year before it became too much you stopped the snake from being able to kill anyone including me. You tried getting rid of the diary once you realized something was wrong then took it back when you found out I had it. I don't think you're stupid or foolish for having such a dream. I don't know what id think if I dreamt that you said that you loved me then died. I understand how you feel though that no one will love you anymore and how persuasive Tom is. I'm sorry you go through this so often just know I'm here for you whenever you need me."

Ginny looked up at him for a brief moment, then snuggled up closer to him enjoying the warmth he was giving off. They sat like this for a few minutes until Harry thought she fell asleep. He was about to cover her up and leave when he heard it, it was barley a whisper but he could've sworn her heard her say something.

"Gin, did you say something," he asked.

She asked, her voice in such a soft whisper he barley heard her," Why weren't you asleep? Did you have a nightmare too?"

"No, Gin, I didn't have a nightmare. I just couldn't sleep. When I found you asleep in my bed earlier I carried you back and before I left I said goodnight. You responded but I wasn't sure if you said goodnight or I love you and I was confused. So I've been up thinking about that," she didn't speak so harry continued hoping to change the subject, "Most nights I do have nightmares whether it's the chamber and I don't make it to you in time, if it's screaming and a green flash of light with evil high pitched laughter, or most recently what could happen with me being a werewolf. I've been having nightmares that I go back to Hogwarts and something goes wrong and I hurt someone especially someone I care about. I dream of the potion I'm supposed to take not working or if I forget to take it and I infect or kill someone. I've dreamt of waking up after the full moon in the forbidden forest, I go back to the school and there's a mountain of bodies. I can see the distinctive red hair you and your family share, along with friends like Hermione, Dean, and Seamus. I see professors McGonagall and Dumbledore even Hagrid all amongst the mix of the dead. That no one will be left and that ill be thrown in prison or exiled out of out of the wizarding world. That's what I usually dream of."

He looked down scared of what she might say about this, but no yelling came she just moved closer to him kissed his cheek and told him it was okay. She reassured him that he won't hurt anyone and that he's not a monster. It took some time but eventually he started to believe her. He pulled her close and held her in his arms placing soft kisses on her head. She murmured about getting more comfortable and turned around and wrapped her arms around his waist. He let her do this smiling down at her beautiful figure. He stayed until he was certain she was asleep before slipping out of her arms, kissing her cheek, and leaving the room.

He got back to his room and saw that it was nearly 4:40 he decided to get some sleep now and get some more on the train. He removed his glasses turned off the light and fell asleep.

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Harry was woken a few hours later by Mrs. Weasley telling him he needed to get up and get ready. Saying the ministry provided Mr. Weasley with cars for the trip to Kings Cross. He got up still tired and showered and dressed in the clothes he left out for himself the previous night. He was wearing a pair of sneakers along with a new pair of blue jeans and a light jumper over his black and grey t-shirt. He didn't bother to brush his hair knowing it wouldn't work put on his deodorant and cologne packed his stray things and went down stairs for breakfast. Mrs. Weasley had buttered toast, eggs, pancakes, and biscuits with jelly on the table, along with orange juice, pumpkin juice, tea, coffee and milk.

He sat down and ate knowing they didn't have too be leaving for another hour or two considering it was only 8:40ish. He helped himself to practically everything there he had two pieces of toast, some eggs, two pancakes, and a biscuit with jelly on it he also helped himself to a cup of orange juice.

Staring at his plate Mrs. Weasley smiled and asked, "Hungry are we?"

Harry blushed slightly and nodded in response since his mouth was full. Mrs. Weasley just continued bustling around getting everything ready. Ginny then came down the stairs dressed in what he picked out for her yesterday. Her eyes showed happiness and weren't red like last night and she looked like she enjoyed the rest of her night.

"Hi Harry," she said a big smile on her face.

"Hello, did you sleep alright," he said.

"Yes I did. Thanks for asking. May I ask why when I went to the bathroom last night why your light was still on," Ginny asked with her smile never wavering and a knowing look in her eyes.

"Well if you must know I couldn't sleep for a bit last night so I decided to read until I felt tired enough," he said without hesitation.

"Oh, im sorry to hear you couldn't sleep, what were you reading," she asked.

He looked at her and smiled, "Well I was reading about dementors and other dark creatures."

"Well that's cool, Ron does constantly say you're great at DADA maybe you can help me out this year," she said this with the same fiery look she had last night.

"Mmm, well if you need help I could do my best to tutor you but no promises. I didn't really learn much due to that fraud who taught us last year not knowing anything. If you tell me what book second years are supposed to have this year I'll order it to be sent by owl incase you need help at all.

She stared at him now biting her lip a smirk of success crossing her lips. Mrs. Weasley didn't catch her daughters look but was looking at Harry. She met him 3 years ago before boarding the train he was skinnier and scrawnier then but was still the polite, kind, boy she started to consider as a son. She was very glad Harry met the twins on the train that year. She told them to hurry up and as she went to check on the others.

Harry finished eating and remained at the table for a minute as he looked at Ginny. He stood as she continued to eat and kissed her cheek making her blush darker than her red hair and from her neck to her hair. He left her there to finish eating and went to his room he was scared about this upcoming year at Hogwarts. He was now a werewolf and had to be careful about who knew that and to make sure he didn't manage to hurt anyone, there was a serial killer that was supposedly after him, and he had to learn to manage his new feelings towards Ginny.

He looked at the bed and decided to make it fixing the sheets and tucking in the blankets and straightening the pillows. When done he continued to straighten up everything else as well. He finally left the room with Hedwig in her cage and his trunk. Going down the stairs Ron almost knocked into him.

"Harry! Mom is looking for you want to know you're ready the ministry cars are here for us when we're ready. I'm just about to bring down my trunk I'll see you down there in a few minutes," and Ron was off.

Harry nodded and went the rest of the way down the stairs. Ron seemed kind of flustered this morning he thought he wondered what that was about. A few minutes later everyone was packed into the ministry cars including six trunks, a rat, and two owls. When they got to the station it was 10:45 and they had plenty of time to board and say goodbye.

They got onto the station and Harry said bye to Mr. and Mrs. Weasley and went aboard the train. The twins went off to find Lee Jordan and Harry went off to find Hermione with Ron and Ginny trailing behind him. When he found Hermione he went inside the compartment and sat down across from her who was sitting next to Professor Lupin.

Ron and Ginny were still in the hallway outside the compartment so he spoke up, "Hey what's taking you guys so long get in and sit down."

"Ginny too," Ron asked clearly not pleased.

"Yes of course Ginny too," he said getting a glare from Ron and a big smile from Ginny. And without another word they sat down and they were off to another year Hogwarts.

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Another A/N

Well I got the idea of where I want this story to go now and I believe if everything goes as planned it will stretch through most of the series. With this happening I will be jumping through the series possibly months at a time and adding flashbacks in the writing.

Now with this upcoming christmas I plan to be releasing two or possibly more stories and hopefully I'll have a few chapters for each story by that time.

And once again thanks for reading

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