Ginevra Molly Weasley.

Oh how that name tortures me!

It burns.

That long, glorious red hair that falls down her back in auburn waves.

Her beautiful brown eyes that just make me melt.

I better stop this before I get carried away. As I am betting you all are wondering who I am and why I am talking about Ginny Weasley.

Well, I'll tell you. That beautiful goddess is the one I have been in love with from the moment I met her on the platform.

Yes, I, Harry James Potter, have been in love with Ginny Weasley for four years. Why am I saying this now? Because of what I overheard in the bathroom not too long ago. So here is my story about trying to catch Ginny Weasley, the love of my life, before some bloke tries to take her.

"Hey Harry, hurry up," Ron called back to me.

"Sod off, I'll meet you in class," I snapped as I entered the bathroom.

I was just on my way out of the bathroom when I heard something that I had not wanted to hear about.

"Hey Michael," someone said.

"Hey," Michael said.

"So when are you going to ask her out?"

"Tomorrow."

"I still can't believe you are going to ask Ginny Weasley out. I heard she is totally hung up on Potter."

Ginny? Not my Ginny. I thought furiously.

"Yes, well that boy is as thick as a cauldron bottom. She's cute too. I mean who would pass up the opportunity? Heck, if Potter is too blind to see her well more for the rest of us blokes."

"Well, let's hope she says yes. You know those two spent the entire ball together. He ditched Parvati for her."

"So? They aren't dating so it can't be serious."

I growled. No one is going to be dating Ginny but me. I reassured myself.

Now, the only problem was getting to Ginny before Michael did.

I left and fled to Potions, making it there before Snape could yell at me.

I really don't remember much about what happened during class, I was too busy trying to figure out how to ask Ginny out.

"Harry, you alright?" Hermione asked as we headed out of class.

"No," I said with a sigh.

"What's up mate?" Ron questioned.

I looked around before pulling them into an empty classroom. "I need your help."

"Alright," Ron said slowly.

"What's it about?" Hermione asked intrigued.

"Ginny."

"What about her?" Ron asked.

"I need help asking her out."

"What?"

"Really?" Hermione asked hopefully.

"You want to date my sister?" Ron demanded loudly.

"Shut up Ron," I hissed. "And yes I want to date your sister. If the ball wasn't any indication you are really slow mate."

Ron opened his mouth to say something but Hermione cut him off. "Why the sudden change?"

"It wasn't sudden. I've been trying to figure it out for weeks but I don't want Michael to ask her," I told them, slightly annoyed at the man.

"Michael? As in Michael Corner?" Ron demanded

"Yes."

"Oh Harry, do you really believe Ginny will say yes to him?" Hermione asked quietly.

"Honestly, no I don't think she will, but I figure this is as good a time as any to ask her out don't you?"

"Well yes, she's been hoping you would all summer."

"Maybe I should have done it then," I said thoughtfully, remembering all the time the two of us had spent together.

"Yes, you should have but that's not the point. What have you got so far?"

"Absolutely nothing," I told her.

"Mate, that's not going to get you anywhere," Ron said with a shake of his head.

"Neither is stating the obvious," Hermione snapped. "When do you want to ask her?"

"Before Michael does tomorrow."

"Right," Hermione said. "Let's get to class and we'll give this some thought."

"You and I are having a talk," Ron said seriously.

"Sure, now onto class," I told them.

I was sitting on my bed just after lunch, trying to think of the ways I could ask Ginny out properly, when the door to the dorm opened.

In strolled Ron, Fred, and George.

"So Harry," Fred started.

"We hear that you want to ask out our sister," George added.

"Our baby sister."

I looked at the three boys. "Yes I do," I said calmly, surprised at how daring I was.

"And what makes you think she is going to say yes?" Ron demanded.

"Because of all the time we spent together," I said slowly.

"What are your plans with our sister?" George demanded.

"I plan to ask her to be my girlfriend."

"Oh really?" Fred asked.

"Yes really. What is it with these stupid questions? Are you three going to help me or not?"

"One final question before we answer you," Ron said.

"Fine," I said exasperated.

"How long have you liked Ginny?" Fred asked.

"A year."

"How long have you been in love with Ginny?" George asked.

"Three years."

"Alright, good enough for me," Ron said. "I'll go get Hermione."

"You know you really didn't have to ask all those questions. I thought it was pretty obvious all last year and this summer," I said with a shake of my head as I fiddled with the box in my hands.

"It was, but we had to be sure," George said.

"What's with the box?" Fred asked.

"Oh, I bought this for Ginny when we went to Diagon Alley. I was hoping to give it to her."

"I want to see," George said as he snatched it from me.

The two boys congregated around the box, George opening it to reveal its contents.

It was a beautiful gold necklace. There was a heart on the gold chain. The front was studded with rubies and diamonds, outlining a G.W.

"Wow Harry, this must have cost you a pretty penny," Fred said with a low whistle.

"Maybe, but does that really matter?"

"She is going to love you mate," George said with a shake of his head.

"What's that?" Hermione asked when she entered, Ron following closely behind her.

"Harry bought it for Ginny."

"Oh Harry, this is beautiful," Hermione gushed as she looked at the necklace. "Ginny is absolutely going to love it."

"What am I going to love?" Ginny asked as she entered the room.

"Nothing," all of them said at once.

"Right," she said skeptically as she moved into the room.

"Hey Ginny, why don't we go play some chess?" Ron suggested as he practically dragged Ginny out of the room.

"Alright," she said confused.

I let out a huge sigh of relief. "You lot are going to get me caught."

"Well, still, I think I know what we can do," Hermione said as she sat down on the bed.

"Are you sure this is going to work?" I asked for the hundredth time.

"Yes," Hermione said exasperated. She smiled as she looked around the room.

A fire was blazing in the fireplace, a red couch sitting before it. The other part of the room was a dance floor. A wireless radio was sitting on a small table. The lights were dimmed enough so that I could still see.

"I hope this works."

"You could have just kissed her and it would have solved everything," George said.

"Yes but I wanted it to be special at least," I told them as I ran a hand through my hair.

"Stop doing that," Hermione said as she slapped my hand away.

"Ginny is on her way," Ron said as he opened the door. "Nice job Hermione," Ron said impressed.

"Thank you," Hermione said beaming.

"Good luck mate," George said.

"Have fun," Fred told me.

The four of them left, leaving me to start pacing again. Hermione had carefully picked out my outfit. I was now in a pair of black slacks, a brown belt to hold them up, with a dark green button up shirt. George had given me some brown shoes and Fred had given me a potion that let me keep my glasses off for a full twelve hours. Ron had supplied the butterbeer but I was sure that Fred and George had actually supplied it.

Now, the only thing missing was Ginny.

I didn't have to wait long.

The door opened and in she came.

My breath caught the second I saw her. Lavender and Parvati had gotten in on the act when they overheard Hermione and Ron. I was pretty sure Ginny had a good idea as to why the two had decided to put her through a sudden makeover.

She stood there in a beautiful white sundress. Her hair was pulled back; some of the strands fell down around her face, curled at the ends.

"Hello," she said with a smile.

"Hey," I breathed, remembering that air was necessary.

"What's all this?" She asked as she looked around the room.

"For fun," I said with a grin.

She raised an eyebrow at me and I continued to grin. "Alright. So can you explain to me why Lavender and Parvati felt the sudden urge to do a makeover on me?"

"Not a clue, but remind me to thank them later, you look stunning."

She blushed slightly. "Thanks."

"Want to dance?" I asked after a moment.

"Sure."

I waved my wand and some slow music began on the radio. I held out my hand, which she graciously took. I pulled her towards me, closer then what I normally would have. She didn't seem to mind.

I was in heaven. She smelled wonderful, like apples and vanilla. Her hand fit perfectly into mine.

We moved with ease and grace, much the same as we had when we had danced at the Yule ball.

Neither of us said anything just moved along to the music. She looked up at me with those beautiful brown eyes. I could get lost in them.

She smiled up at me and I couldn't help but smile back.

Ginny was just beautiful.

When the song came to a halt another, faster, song began to play. Suddenly a twinkle was in her eyes and a mischievous smile on her face. To my dismay she pulled out of my arms. I watched, stunned as she began to move along with the beat. I don't know how many times we had danced together, but this just seemed more intimate.

I watched her as she danced in front of me, my eyes roaming over her. She looked amazing when she danced.

I could only stand to watch her for a moment more before I joined in on the dance with her. Her smile widened as I joined her, touching her lightly as we danced.

We went through two more dances before she finally said she was tired. I grabbed a couple of butter beers, which were still cold thanks to Hermione's cooling charm.

The two of us sat down on the couch.

"This is fun," Ginny said with a smile as she sipped on her butterbeer.

"I'm glad it is," I told her, my eyes watching her.

"So, going to tell me the real reason why we are here?"

"You already know."

She turned to look at me, her face serious. Her eyes locked onto mine, searching my gaze for something that she needed to find. "But I want to hear it," she said so softly I almost missed it.

I smiled slightly before I set my butterbeer down. I reached into my pocket and withdrew the box.

Ginny turned her gaze down to what I held and her eyes were wide. She looked back up at me. I held it out to her and was surprised to see how shaky her hands were as she took it from me. She slowly pulled the lid off and gasped.

"Oh Harry, this is beautiful," she said breathless as she gazed at it.

"I'm glad you like it," I said as I released a breath I hadn't realized I had been holding.

"I do, but I can't accept this. It must have cost you a fortune," Ginny said as she looked up at me.

I only smiled as I removed it from the box. "Think of it as a symbol," I told her as I indicated for her to turn around so I could put it on.

"A symbol for what?" She asked me.

I clipped it on her neck, leaning forward so my lips were just brushing her ear. "Of how much I love you."

Ginny squeaked and turned to face me. Her eyes wide and brimming with tears. "You…love me?" She said slowly her voice full of raw hope.

I reached out to touch her cheek. "Will you be my girlfriend?" I questioned softly.

"Yes," she said breathlessly.

I smiled and leaned forward. I had been waiting for this, the moment we could kiss. Ginny leaned forward as well.

The kiss was perfect. It was magical, it was amazing, it, it was just beyond description. I could tell that she loved me just as much as I loved her. I pulled her closer, enjoying the squeak she emitted when she was held tightly to me.

She pulled back first, trying to catch her breath. Her brown eyes danced with joy. Tentatively she reached up to place her hand on my cheek. "Did you really mean that?" She questioned softly.

"Yes," I told her gently.

"How long?"

"Three years," I told her. "But I first liked you when I saw you on the platform."

Ginny's eyes went wide. "This whole time?"

"This whole time," I said with a nod before I kissed her again.

This kiss lasted longer and felt almost as good as the last one if not better.

"You took forever," she mumbled when we had parted again. She had her head resting against my chest as I leaned back against the side of the couch.

I chuckled. "I know," I said quietly. "But at least you didn't have to wait forever."

"It felt like forever."

"Hermione, Ron, Fred, and George helped with all of this."

"Did they really?" she asked surprised as she looked up at me.

"Yes. Lavender and Parvati wanted to help when they overheard Hermione and Ron."

Ginny chuckled. "This is perfect."

"We should do this more often."

"I didn't know you were such a romantic Harry," she teased gently.

"Only when it comes to you."

I was on my way down to breakfast the next morning, beaming happily as I made my way to the Great Hall. I halted when I saw Michael talking to Ginny.

"I'm sorry Michael but I already have a boyfriend," Ginny said to him.

"What? Who?" He said a bit shocked by the news.

"Harry," she said simply. She turned at that moment and saw me, her face lighting up.

"Good morning Ginny," I said as I came near enough, dropping a kiss on her cheek. "Hello Michael."

"You are dating her?" Michael asked a bit confused and angry.

"Yes," I said.

"Come on I'm hungry," Ginny said. "Nice talking to you Michael," she said with a wave.

I smiled as we sat down at the table.

"I can't believe he asked me out," Ginny mumbled.

"Why?" I questioned.

"Well I thought it was a bit obvious that I was waiting for you to ask me."

"Michael asked you out?" Hermione questioned.

"How did you know?"

"Harry told us," Ron said.

I hit my forehead when he said that.

"You knew?" Ginny demanded.

"Well I overheard him talking about it yesterday," I said slowly.

"Is that why you asked me out?"

"No!" Ron, Hermione, and I shouted together.

"No, I asked you out because I love you. I knew you weren't going to say yes to Michael, but I had been trying to figure out the perfect way to ask you out for months."

Ginny was still glaring daggers.

"He's telling the truth Ginny," Hermione said. "He has been going over it for months. He just couldn't seem to figure it out."

"But that still doesn't explain why he did it last night."

"Because even though you would say no I wanted it to be because we are dating not because you were waiting for me to ask. I promise, this had nothing to do with Michael, he just spurred me on to get it done. I'm not as thick as everyone thinks."

Ginny seemed to be thinking this over. Finally with a shrug she began eating her breakfast. I let out a sigh of relief and went back to eating my breakfast. It was a rather quiet breakfast, but none of us seemed to mind.

As we got up to leave Ginny set her hand on my shoulder. Ron and Hermione headed on realizing that Ginny wanted to talk to me alone. I turned to her, giving her my full attention.

"There is something I wanted to tell you," she said quietly.

"Alright," I prompted.

"I wanted to tell you that I love you."

My heart just stopped. I knew Ginny liked me, but loved! I just sat there, unable to move. I never realized until now how much I had been craving to hear her say those words. She looked at me, a little worried.

Then without warning I pulled her roughly into me, kissing her for all she was worth. She kissed me back just as fiercely.

We broke apart when we heard the catcalls and whistles from the remaining students. We were both blushing madly.

"Finally!" Daphne and Blaise said from Slytherin table.

"About time!" Cho called from Ravenclaw.

"Took you long enough Potter," someone from Hufflepuff shouted.

We both smiled embarrassed as we left the Great Hall together, grinning like mad.

I must say that was one of the best days of my life. Now, we are off on our honeymoon. Who would have though I, Harry Potter, would find love so early in life and manage to keep it.

Thankfully we are still just as much in love with each other as ever and I can't wait to see what the kids look like.

A/N: Another wonderful one shot! This one is in dedication to Krissy, as I got your review this morning. Lol it's alright if you haven't reviewed just as long as you read its great. But if you like Deadly Curse then you are going to LOVE The Return (My beta says its my best). So hope you read this and thanks for the review.

Also to Jade, who wont leave me alone about letting him be my beta, not like he doesn't HIS stories to work on! So here is an update for the two of you so have fun!

Seritha