There's a little Harry/Ginny fluffiness at the beginning of this chapter. I hope you like it!
HARRY'S POV:
Later that night, I settled into the sleeping bag that the Weasleys had loaned me, unable to sleep. The events of the day were still fresh in my mind. I quietly slipped out of my sleeping bag and went outside the tent, where I knew Ginny and Hermione were keeping watch. I walked out and Hermione jumped. "Oh, Harry, it's just you." She said. "You can go sleep Hermione; I'll take over watch with Ginny." I said. Hermione smiled and thanked him. He sat down next to Ginny, who was staring silently at the sky. "Hi, Harry." She whispered. "Hey, Ginny." I answered. "I, I really missed you. We all did." She said. "I missed you too, Ginny." I answered. All I wanted to do was to lean over and kiss her. I wanted to feel her arms around me. We sat in silence for a few minutes. After about 20 minutes, I said, "Ginny, you can go inside and wake up Ron. You look tired." I said as I stood up. I held out my hand and she took it. Her hand was warm in mine. All of the sudden, she put her arms around me. I was surprised, but I didn't push her away. I wrapped my arms around her waist. "Ginny." I whispered. I leaned towards her and kissed her lips softly. She kissed me back. After a few seconds, we pulled away. She smiled at me. "Good night, Harry." She whispered in my ear. I kissed her cheek and smiled back. "Good night, Ginny." I whispered. The kiss had only lasted a few seconds, but it had left me dizzy. As I waited for Ron, I felt like all was right in the world, at least, for a moment.
HERMIONE'S POV:
The next morning came quickly and I woke up still tired and nervous about today's events. The plan we had come up with yesterday was not foolproof, but it was all we had. I got out of bed and went over to shake Ginny. She woke up with a dreamy smile on her face. She got out of bed and we dressed quickly. We met Harry and Ron outside and after we fed the lie we had come up with to Mrs. Weasley and left. We apparated and as we landed, Ron grabbed my hand protectively. We walked quickly towards the ministry entrance, taking alleyways and back roads. As we neared the entrance, we found 3 ministry members stunned and waiting. We got out the polyjuice potion and Ginny, Ron, and I drank. Harry got out his invisibility cloak and covered himself. The plan was in full swing. The hardest part was getting in, but we managed just fine. Harry followed close behind Ginny. Ron and I headed towards the former Minister of Magic's office and Ginny and Harry headed to the courts under the building. When we got to the floor where the office was, we got separated. Ron gave me a look, but there was nothing we could do. I was alone in the ministry. I hoped that I would somehow meet up with Harry or Ginny. I was being pushed by the crowd in the complete opposite direction as Ron. Our mission would be foiled if we weren't together. From the direction we were headed, I heard screams. I was trapped.
GINNY'S POV:
Harry and I headed into the elevator and into the courts. From the adjoining court rooms, I heard trials being held and screams as people were being dragged out by dementors. I shuddered as I continued down the hall. Harry ducked into every court room while I kept walking. When we left the court area, I whispered, "Was he there?" "No, he wasn't there. I just hope that Ron and Hermione had better luck than we did." He answered. We entered the elevator and waited for it to reach the lobby. When we left the elevator we heard screaming and we saw people running. "What's going on?" Harry asked me. "I don't know." I answered. "I don't like it though." We pushed through the crowd. Someone came up next to me and said, "I've lost Hermione! I don't know where she is." "Ron? Is that you?" I asked. "Yeah, it's me. We have to find her. She's muggle born and she lost inside the ministry by herself." Ron said. We continued pushing through the crowds looking for someone. Ron was the only one who remembered what she looked like. I looked at the big clock and my eyes widened. "Ron, we have ten minutes to get out of here before the polyjuice wears off. We've got to hurry." I said. "But, Hermione! Where is she?" Ron said. He looked worried. It's not like no one had noticed how close he and Hermione had become. He never let go of her hand and they were always talking and laughing, even when the outlook was grim. "We'll find her, Ron. I know we will." I tried to reassure him. We desperately continued our search, but it was in vain. Ron was becoming frantic and our time was running out. All of the sudden, a voice spoke over the loudspeaker. It was a voice that we knew well. "Attention ministry workers, we have received word that Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, and Ginny Weasley have infiltrated the ministry. Do all in your power to bring them justice. That is all." Said Lucius Malfoy. We were being hunted by the entire ministry and Hermione was missing.