An Early Beginning.

A/N: I can't believe it has taken me so long to update. I sincerely apologise for this, unfortunately some circumstances had got in the way of me updating all of my stories entirely.

The main story I would like to focus on at the moment is this one. I feel like I need to work on this as I haven't really written much material for this story in a while.

A huge thank you to Emily who wrote the joe-lynn review, your recent review woke me up and got my arse in gear to start writing again; so a massive thank you for that. I will also take your ideas into consideration however, I do have a reason as to why this story is set in G.O.F. so please bear with me, but I will also take your ideas into account.

I do not own the Harry Potter series in anyway, all rights and characters belong to Jo Rowling and the movies belong to Warner Bros.

Chapter 3: On Route To Hogwarts

Everything was quite hectic after the events of the quidditch world cup. When the death eaters attacked the campsite Mr. Weasley had told everyone to stick together. Harry had remembered that Ginny was holding onto one of his hands while her other was in the firm grip of one of the twins; Ginny's hand however, ad become too sweaty and he ended up losing his grip and losing his way from the Weasleys and Hermione, eventually getting himself knocked unconscious in the process. He later awoke just in time to see a tall dark haired man conjure the dark mark from a distance before reuniting himself with the Weasleys as well as certain members of the ministry of magic.

Ever since that fateful day, Ginny hadn't spoke a single word to him; he wasn't sure why, maybe she was scared? He thought back to the day he met Ginny properly at the burrow two years before. Always so shy, always soft spoken and polite yet quiet in his presence. Harry was no idiot. He was aware that she had a crush on him but he had thought that she was getting past it and opening up more over the summer, but it looked as if it had all been in vain, all because of that damn death eater attack.

Harry was pushed out of his thoughts by ron's movements to the compartment door, trying to catch the Hogwarts express trolley lady in time. As he followed Ron out of the door, Harry noticed Cho Chang; who was purchasing some pumpkin pasties giving him a smile, usually a smile from cho would make him go weak at the knees and as giddy as the schoolboy that he was; but this time however, he felt…nothing. Absolutely nothing.

After much nagging from Hermione, Harry sent a letter to his godfather Sirius; informing him of everything that happened at the world cup and his recent dreams involving voldemort, wormtail and the mysterious man.

Once Hedwig was on her way and all of his letter kit was neatly put back, Harry decided to go in search of Ginny; who after searching for nearly half an hour was in a compartment only a few doors down from his own.

He knocked on the glass gingerly, grateful for the fact that she was sitting on her own, hoping their conversation would not be disturbed.

"Hey Gin, can I come in?" he asked solemnly. Ginny nodded yes but turned her head back to the window; observing the view that the Hogwarts express had to offer. Harry slid the door shut behind him and proceeded to sit across from her, taking the time to study her facial features a bit more carefully.

'god, she's beautiful' he thought 'especially her eyes…hang on' his inner thought continued 'where did that come from? Since when have I thought that way about Ginny's eyes?'

"Harry was there something you wanted to talk to me about or are just going to stare at me all day?" Ginny asked with a hint of annoyance in her voice, this shook Harry out of his inner argument "Sorry Gin, I zoned out for a moment there. I actually wanted to have a word with you for a little while now: ever since the world cup, you've hardly held a conversation with let alone spoken to me. I just wanted to know if I have done something wrong or anything to upset you?".

Ginny turned her head away from the window and stared at Harry, her eyes baring into his, brown to green. " I-I- I was ashamed Harry" she finally says after a few minutes which slightly shocks him yet catches his attention at the same time "Ashamed? Whatever for Ginny?" he asks with concern.

"At the world cup, I had hold of your hand and I let go" Harry breathed a sigh of relief 'is that what this is over' he thought, not realising that he had spoke his thought out loud, which resulted in an angry look from Ginny. "Yes this is exactly what it's over" she said raising her voice slightly "I thought that if I held your hand, then I would be keeping you safe from harm, protect you and save you; just like you saved me all those years ago…but I failed" she had tears in her eyes now, but didn't cry at all.

Harry understood her situation a little more now, by keeping hold of his hand at the campsite, Ginny believed that it would be her way of returning the favour for him saving her life in the Chamber of Secrets two years prior 'how could she think like that?' he thought to himself.

"Ginny," He leaned over and held her hand "you don't need to save me, if anything you already have saved me by being my friend." ginny had a confused look on her face. "In some ways; a lot of ways you, ron and hermione, hell even the twins have saved me by just being there for me when I thought I was alone. I know I have my godfather and lupin but it's not the same. So don't you ever think or feel that you have failed in anyway, because you haven't. as long as you're there for me, I'll always be there for you"

Ginny leant over and hugged harry. He could feel some of the tears falling down her cheeks but chose to ignore it, he just enjoyed the embrace for as long as he could. She then moved away from the hug, wiped her eyes and gave him a smile.

"Thanks harry" she said and told him that she would be back momentarily after she has sorted her blotchy eyes out. It was then harry knew he had a thing for Ginny Weasley.

A/N: so there it is an updated chapter. Once again I would like to apologise for my lack of updating, life got in the way. I hope to hear your feedback and hopefully this is a worthy chapter.

Allonsy!

TwilighterRose