A Day at the Burrow

Harry woke up the following day having had the best sleep he had had in his entire life. For once, he didn't have nightmares about Voldemort and didn't wake up to his scar hurting. In fact, his scar hadn't hurt since Voldemort's death, which was a very good sign. Instead, he dreamed about Ginny, a dream in which they were together and he knew that he would never leave her (not that he ever would, he didn't think he could live without her). It was the most wonderful dream he ever had. He had dreamed about her before, but it never seemed so real.

Harry spent the whole day exploring the house. To his astonishment it looked like Kreacher had worked really hard in cleaning it because it looked better than Harry had ever seen it. He had to admit that the house was rather beautiful. At the end of the day Harry was back in Sirius's room looking in the drawers where he found a picture of his mother and father sitting on a bench in front of their house in Godric's Hallow. His father had his arm around his mother's shoulder and they were both smiling and waving at him happily. Harry put the picture in the photo album that Hagrid had given him. He looked at it a little more and put it back in the drawer along with other pictures and some clippings from the daily prophet.

The next day was no different than the previous except for an owl arriving around noon carrying a letter with the Ministry seal on it. At seeing the owl Harry felt a jolt of sadness, he assumed that he had to get a new owl soon but none would mean as much to him as Hedwig did. She was his only companion at the Dursley's. He pushed away the sadness and opened the letter having no idea what the Ministry would want from him now.

Dear Harry, (since when did they refer to him as Harry, they had always referred to him as Mr. Potter)

I trust that you are aware of the fact that I was named Minister of Magic (so it was from Kingsley Shackelbolt, of course he knew, how could he have forgotten), of course this is temporary but since they have no one else that wants to take the job (I have no idea why, Voldemort's gone now, there's no reason they would be in danger anymore, but I'm not complaining) I am the only candidate. Professor McGonnagal told me that you wish to be an Auror but since you haven't done your N.E.W.T.'s yet she wasn't sure that you would be allowed to become one. Well, I am sure that you have more experience that many of the Aurors that have done the required courses and that is why we would be delighted to have you as Head of Department, that is of course if you accept the offer. If you do, I would appreciate if you send us an answer A.S.A.P with return owl. I would also like to have a meeting with you as to when you should start working. Therefore, I would highly appreciate if you could tell me when the best time would be for you. Waiting for your answer.

Best wishes,

Kingley Shackebolt

Temporary Minister of Magic

Of course he would accept the offer, he had always wanted to be an Auror. He wrote down his response and sent the owl back with his letter. Before he received the letter Harry was convinced that they would ask him to finish his 7th year at Hogwarts which meant that he and Ginny would be in the same year. It made him a little sad to know that he would not see her for a whole year, but there was Christmas and they could also meet in Hogsmeade. He wasn't sure she would be very happy that they would be apart for so long but she would understand and would be happy for him.

The next day Harry woke up early to go to the Burrow. He ate and omelet made by Kreacher for breakfast and left. He Apparated at the Burrow at ten minutes to nine and was greeted by no other than Mrs. Weasley who was feeding the chickens. She hurried over to him and gave his a hug like she hadn't seen him in months.

"It's nice to see you Mrs. Weasley." he said.

"We weren't expecting you this early. But no matter, it's good that you're here. Ginny, Ron, and Hermione are still eating breakfast, you might catch some too if you hurry." she said to him.

"I've already had breakfast, but thank you anyway." he said and then left to go talk to Ginny, Ron, and Hermione.

He didn't even close the door that Ginny was in his arms kissing him passionately. He assumed that she saw him coming through the window.

"I missed you Harry!" she said smiling up at him.

"I've only been gone two days!" but when he saw the look on her face he added "-but I missed you too". It was enough to make her smile and give him a quick kiss. Harry looked over at the table expecting to see Ron and Hermione but apparently they were gone.

"Where did they go?" he asked Ginny.

"Who?" she asked following Harry's gaze at the table "Oh, them. Probably Ron's room. They've been spending every minute of the last two days in there. Mom had to give them both separate chores to keep them apart. You'll probably be able to talk to them at lunch if you want to, I don't think they're coming out of there anytime soon. But until then, you can come to my room….I'm sure we'll find something to do" she said giving him an indicative smile and beckoning him towards the stairs.

He walked the stairs behind her and arrived in her room. It was exactly as Harry remembered it. He noticed for the first time that on the bedside table was picture of him and Ginny under a tree on the school grounds embracing ardently. He looked at the picture for a second before he said: "That picture was taken by Colin." and he couldn't repress a tear of sadness.

"He was brave. He was in my year, and he was really good in potions, but Snape never gave him enough credit." Ginny said and smiled sadly.

They walked to the bed together and sat down on it. They talked about Colin for a second and then they started talking about Ron and Hermione. Harry told her about their kiss behind the tapestry.

"At this rate they might be announcing Hermione's pregnancy soon." said Ginny laughing.

Harry laughed to and added: " I don't think they've gone that far"

"I think they're trying to make up for the time Hermione will be gone to get back her parents." said Ginny.

"She won't be gone that long, will she?" asked Harry. He had no idea how people traveled long distances in the wizarding world.

"Well, it's too far to set a portkey, and you can't Apparate outside the country so she's going the muggle way, ailphanes, or whatever they call them." Harry laughed at her lack of knowledge about muggle traveling.

"Why doesn't Ron go with her?" asked Harry.

"He wanted to, but those ailphane tickets are expensive and we can only afford one person going with her". she answered.

"Who's going with her?" Harry asked.

"Dad, you know, in case the counter-spell goes wrong. I'm sure that she can manage by herself, but dad almost begged her to take him with her."

Harry could only imagine Mr. Weasley's excitement at traveling in an airplane. He knew that his lifetime ambition was to learn how airplanes stay up.

"I bet your dad's happy about it." said Harry

"That's mainly why he's going with her. I'm pretty sure she can do the counter-spell herself, with a mind like hers-" at that same moment there was a knock on the door and Ron and Hermione came in holding hands. Both of them had really untidy hair and their clothes were all disheveled.

"Mrs. Weasley told us you were here, Harry" said Hermione and hurried to give him a quick hug.

"Careful mate, she's still my little sister!" said Ron pointing at Ginny.

"I don't think it's me and Harry you should be worrying about. It's me and Harry who should be worrying about you two. Goodness only knows what you two have been doing in that room for two days. And stop trying to protect me Ron, I'm old enough to look after myself." replied Ginny irritably.

"It's none of your business what we've been doing." said Ron.

"Then it's none of your business, Ron, what Harry and I have been doing."

"So you admit you two were doing something!" said Ron. But before Ginny could answer Harry shouted:

"Would you two please stop it, you've been at this for ages. And no Ron, me and Ginny haven't been doing anything we shouldn't have. I came here to spend time with my two best friends and my girlfriend"(at this Ginny couldn't contain a smile) "- and all you two do is row with each other." At hearing this Ron's ears turned scarlet and Ginny looked away from him.

The rest of the day went smoothly now that Ron and Ginny weren't fighting anymore. All four of them talked and laughed until Mrs. Weasley called them downstairs for lunch. Harry noticed that Mr. Weasley was absent, and he found out later that he was at work still and that he would return home for dinner. He also noticed that George wasn't his usual self, he looked cheerless and worn out. Harry assumed that he hadn't gotten over the fact that his twin was gone. The two spent every minute of everyday together,they were inseparable. He was silent the whole lunch after which he went back up to his room.

"He'll be back to normal soon mom, don't worry!" said Ginny because Mrs. Weasley looked like she wanted to go after him and try to get a work out of him.

"He's been like this since…..you know!" said Mrs. Weasley tearfully. She looked about ready to cry so Harry, Ginny, Ron, and Hermione went up to Ron's room.

Harry wanted to go back to Grimmauld place for the night but Mrs. Weasley insisted on him staying over. He still went back but only to get his pajamas and change clothes. Ginny looked absolutely delighted at the idea of him sleeping over. So excited that she stayed with Harry in his room (Percy's old room) until two in the morning when Harry realized that they had fallen asleep together and made her go back to her room (much to Ginny's dislike) before Hermione woke up and noticed that she was gone.

"Come on Harry, do you really think she's in there. She hasn't been there for nights. She sneaks out to Ron's room all the time and then sneaks back in the morning. She won't know I never slept in my room." she said when he told her of his concern with Hermione noticing.

So Harry let her stay and they both sat back on the bed again, Harry sitting on his side with Ginny's back against his chest and his hand around her waist. Harry thought that this was the best way to sleep and they both fell into a dreamless sleep.

A/N: So I'm back from my little vacation and writing a new chapter. I had a hard time with this chapter. I wrote it once and then changed about 50 of it and then I didn't like it and changed it again. I wanted to make it a little longer but couldn't think of anything else to add.

Thanks a lot to all the people who read and added my story to their story alert but please REVIEW!!! Criticism is welcome too, so please try and review. I don't think there's a point in writing this if I don't get feedback from my readers. So for next chapter I won't update until I have at least 5 reviews. So if you want the story to continue R&R!