A Little More Love in the World
By Dueler312
Disclaimer: J. K. Rowling owns these characters, not me.
Chapter 6
Harry and Ginny's Birthday Date
It was getting close to the end of July, which meant to Harry that it was going to be his 18th birthday. He was actually glad for this one because not only could he spend it with his friends, he also had Ginny to celebrate it as well.
Ginny though was staying in her room mostly during the mornings and evenings during the week leading up to Harry's birthday. She didn't want anybody in except for Hermione, as she slept in there with her. She was not even letting Harry in as well, though she didn't force any anger on him. Harry thought something was really weird.
"Hey," he called out to Ron and Hermione two days before his birthday. Ron and Hermione were just snuggling on the couch enjoying each other's company.
"Hey, Harry," said Hermione. "What's up?"
"Do you know why Ginny been keeping herself locked up in her room?" he asked both of them.
"I don't know," Ron said automatically.
"Well, I'm pretty sure she has a good reason why, Harry," said Hermione. She adjusted a little to get comfortable.
"Okay. I just thought I did something wrong," said Harry. Ron laughed at that one.
"Harry, believe me, if you did something wrong with Ginny, you wouldn't be probably be standing right now," he said. Hermione glared at her boyfriend when he said that.
Harry took a minute to figure out what Ron meant until it came to him. "Oh right. Good point." He remembered that Ron was still keeping an eye on them, though not as much with Hermione trying to stop him all of the time, but if Ginny was ever hurt by Harry, Ron would be on him in a second.
Just then, Ginny came down the stairs, looking as happy as ever. "Hey," she said to the other three, plopping down right next to Harry, giving a kiss to him at the same time. "What's you guys doing?" she asked.
"Just sitting here," said Harry. He wanted to say that he was worried about what she was up to in her room, but decided not to. "Hey, can I talk to you outside for a minute?" he asked her.
"Sure," said Ginny, and they both went outside in the garden to get some privacy.
"Is there a reason why you want to see me out here, Harry?" Ginny asked when they both stopped and leaned on the fence with him.
"Well, I wanted to give those two back their privacy back on what they were doing," Harry begin to say. They both giggled at that remark. Harry then continued saying, "And also, I wanted your opinion of an idea I have."
"What idea is that, Potter?" she asked, ended in a romantic tone.
"Well, since our birthdays are like 11 days in close with each other, I was figuring that you and I like can have a little dinner time out in the public, like say 5 days after my birthday?" Harry pleaded.
"But why-? Oh that's why. Because my birthday will be coming next in a few days," said Ginny.
"Right, and rather spend money on two night out dinners, we could have one night out dinner together to celebrate our birthday's, how about that?" Harry explained to her.
"I think this may give you your answer," said Ginny as she drew in for a good kiss with her boyfriend. Harry then said, "Is that a yes?" while being a little sarcastic.
"Harry!" Ginny shouted and laughed as she lightly slapped him on the arm. Harry laughed as well. He just liked to make her real fiery sometimes.
Harry's birthday went off good like a hitch. Ginny though didn't give him his present, as they decided to give both of their presents to each other during the dinner. They also decided to have it at the Leaky Cauldron, which Ginny was glad, as she thought that her present wouldn't be allowed in Muggle restaurants. Other than that, Harry had a fun time there. Although Ginny couldn't give him the other gift, she gave Harry a good Birthday kiss, until Ron messed it up by coughing loudly, which made Ginny make a promise to herself to use her Bat-Bogey Hex on her brother the minute she turned seventeen. Harry also got a box of Chocolate Frogs from Ron, a book full of Advance Defensive Spells from Hermione, a sweater from Mr. and Mrs. Weasley (Red with a Yellow "H"), a box of Weasleys Wizard Wheezes products from George, and from Percy, his own Wizard Wireless Radio. Harry was glad for that as he missed out on things that were happening in the wizarding world when was at the Dursleys. Harry made a mental note to try it out when he got back upstairs to Ron's room.
5 nights later, Harry was getting ready for his date with Ginny. He couldn't wait to see what she was wearing. Harry was wearing regular Muggle clothes, as they couldn't head to the Leaky Cauldron in robes in the Muggle world. Ginny definitely agreed to that as well. Harry straightened his shirt and then went to meet Ginny by her door. He didn't dare mess with his hair, as it never stayed flat.
When he got to Ginny's room, He heard her and Hermione talking in there. Hermione was probably helping her getting ready, Harry thought. He knocked on the door and said, "Hey, are you ready, Ginny?" Harry got his answer the moment Ginny opened the door. She was wearing simple black dress with a red top covering. Harry couldn't help but saying, "You definitely look beautiful."
"Well, you definitely look handsome," said Ginny. They shared a little kiss together.
"Ok, you two lovebirds," Hermione interrupted them. Harry jumped at the sound of her voice. He had forgotten that Hermione was in there. "You better go before you don't have anytime to enjoy your date."
"All right, Hermione," said Ginny. And make sure to send the you-know-what at the right time." Hermione nodded. Ginny then reached for door handle and closed it.
"Would the "you-know-what" happen to be my birthday gift?" Harry asked Ginny as they stepped down and out of The Burrow, waving to Ginny's mom and dad.
"Yep, but you're going to have to wait to see what it is," said Ginny, pecking him on the nose. Harry giggled a little as they went past the Burrow's boundaries so Harry could Apparate with Ginny, with Ginny Side-Apparating with him. Hermione looked at that same spot for a while as she said, "Those two make each other happy, Mrs. Weasley."
"I know, Hermione," Mrs. Weasley said. She then asked, "How about you help me with dinner? I want to know how you and Ron are doing these days." Hermione turned red, but agreed to help as she told her how her relationship was going with Ron.
Harry and Ginny walked in to The Leaky Cauldron after they Apparated into an alley. Harry had rented a private parlor for his and Ginny's special dinner. Once Harry had pulled out the seat for Ginny and scooted her in, Harry went to sit down, just as Tom, the barkeeper, brought in their food.
They were having a wonderful time. They had some steak-and-kidney-pie with some Butterbeer and some treacle tart for dessert. Ginny had got some of the tart on her nose, which Harry wiped off with his finger. Ginny giggled when he did that and they shared a quick kiss.
After they were done with all the food, Harry ordered two more Butterbeers for them, as he and Ginny had to still give each other their gifts. As Tom handed them their Butterbeers and left the room, something came in out of mid-air.
"Is that my present," Harry asked when it appeared.
"Yeah, I had Hermione sent it on at a specific time for me," said Ginny.
'Hermione knows how to keep Ginny's secrets,' thought Harry.
"Do you want to see what it is?" she asked. Harry nodded and Ginny handed it to him. As she did however, Harry thought he heard a little owl screech coming from it. He then removed the sheet that was covering the present, and he was right. It was a medium sized- white snowy owl. Harry was shocked. Ginny then added, "I know she won't replace Hedwig, but I thought you would want one to help you remember her."
Harry then smiled with a little tear in his eye. He then went to Ginny's side and picked her up and hugged her. "This is definitely one of the best birthday gifts I have ever gotten," he whispered into his girlfriend's ear. Ginny smiled as he came to face her.
"You want your birthday gift now?" Harry asked Ginny a little passionately.
"Yeah," Ginny said, laughing a little bit.
"Okay, close your eyes," said Harry. Ginny did what he said, giggling a little, and Harry took her hands that fitted so well in his palms and handed her gift to her. "Okay, now you can open them," he said.
Ginny opened her eyes, and saw a box in her hands and opened it. It was the necklace with the two circular rings hooked together that Harry bought weeks ago in Diagon Alley.
"Oh my, Harry, its beautiful," said Ginny. She was tearing up a little as she looked at the necklace. "Can you put it on me?" she asked. Harry nodded as Ginny took the necklace out of the box. He then took the necklace from Ginny and brought around her neck as Ginny was holding up her hair. He then clasped it together with his hands, and when Ginny let her hair down, Harry thought she looked absolutely beautiful with that necklace on.
"Can't keep your eyes off me, Harry?" Ginny said, teasing him a little. Harry laughed a little and wrapped Ginny in his arms, as Ginny did the same.
"I love you, Ginny," said Harry.
"I love you too, Harry," replied Ginny. Then they shared a really good kiss that lasted for a good minute.
It was nearly 9:30 when they got back to the Burrow. Harry let his new owl (who he named Lila) out to join Errol and Hermes, and he and Ginny walked into the house.
It seemed that everyone was in bed, because no one was in the kitchen or the front room.
"Well, it looks like we got the whole room to ourselves," said Harry.
"It looks like it," said Ginny. She then yawned as she said, "I'm really getting tired though, Harry. I think I'm going to go to bed. "
"Yeah, I better too," said Harry. "Here, I'll walk you up. He wrapped his arm around Ginny as they both headed up the staircase. They both stop as they approached Ginny's room.
"Well, I had a pretty good time tonight, Harry," Ginny said as she laid her arm on his shoulder.
"Me too," Harry admitted. "I'll see you in the morning."
"You too," said Ginny. "Although I got a pretty good feeling Hermione may be waiting in there for me wanting to hear what happened."
They both laughed a little bit at that. They shared one last kiss before saying good night to each other, and then Harry went upstairs as Ginny went into her room.
As she expected, Hermione was up, but was lying down on her bed right now. "Looks like two friends of mine had a pretty good time, huh?" she suggested.
"It was excellent," Ginny revealed with a big smile. "You want to hear about it?" Hermione nodded as she laid on her side to listen how Ginny and Harry's birthday date went as Ginny started changing into her pajamas.
Harry walked in to the room that he always shared with Ron. He was already asleep, but Harry probably figured that he didn't want to hear about the date, just that if he treated his sister okay. He smiled though when Ron said "Er-my-knee," in his sleep. He definitely knew that Ron was in love with Hermione the same way he was in love with Ginny. He then got into his pajamas and slipped into bed, dreaming about the wonderful night he had had with his girlfriend.
(A/N: Hey guys. I hope you love this chapter. As you most of you expected, it was a new owl that was Ginny's gift to Harry. It was definitely sweet. huh. I'll try to get the next chapter up, but in the mean time, Please Review and tell me what you think.)