Chapter 7: The Family
Harry woke up the next day feeling happier than he had in a very long time. He had kissed Ginny last night and unlike Cho, she wasn't crying. He still needed to talk to her about what this really meant and what they were going to do about it as Ron probably would not be quite as happy about it as he was. In all reality they would probably have to keep it a secret from him for awhile but he didn't really care. He had always been so alone when it came to a relationship like this that he was just happy to have someone to care for that cared for him too. He really hoped that this would turn out better than the whole Cho disaster had been.
He walked down to the kitchen to find Ginny all by herself. He snuck up behind her and wrapped his arm around her waste and kissed the side of her neck.
"Morning beautiful," said Harry and Ginny smiled.
"You're not terrible yourself, you know?" she replied. "How did you sleep?"
"Great. I just couldn't get the thought of some girl out of my head; it made for some very pleasant dreams."
"She didn't happen to have red hair did she?"
"Nope, brown actually and beautiful blue eyes. Never seen her before but she was a knock out." He laughed at the dejected look on her face. "I'm only joking with you. She had gorgeous red hair and quite enticing brown eyes."
"Why thank you very much Mr. Potter." She smiled and leaned her head back so that Harry could kiss her on the lips and he did. He then moved over and sat next to her. All of the sudden he got a serious and fearful look on his face
"Should we tell your family?"
"Why wouldn't we?" She looked a little confused and hurt that he even asked that question. She had been waiting and hoping for this to happen for five years and she wanted to tell everyone about it, especially her family.
"Because I don't want your brothers trying to kill me. I already have somebody that wants to do that, I don't need six more." He smiled at her but she threw him a very dirty look in return.
"There is nothing funny about that Harry and you know it. Plus my brothers will treat you fine, they trust you."
"I am not so sure Ron will be happy about it but I can't argue with the rest of your brothers. What about your mom though? She thinks of me as her son, she might think I am crossing the line with this one."
"She won't care. She will be happy as I am. She knows how long I have fancied you. Ron is not going to be angry about it either. He is your best friend, he will be happy for us. I would worry about Fred and George if anybody. They are going to be pranking you like crazy over this. If you don't want to tell them though, I am fine with it as long as I have you." She gave him a look that told him that he better not take that choice though.
"Alright we will tell them." She broke into a huge smile when he said that and he knew that he made the right choice. "Fred and George can't do anything to me though. I am their financial partner. I got them started so they are forever indebted to me." He smiled at having them under his belt even though he knew that he would never use them like that. It was something that dark and evil people did manipulation. "You got to watch my back with Ron though," he finished.
"The famous Harry Potter letting somebody watch his back? Are you feeling ill?"
She laughed at him.
"Aren't you in some mood today?" He leaned in and kissed her and then heard the clang of something being dropped from behind them. They both turned around to see Mrs. Weasley looking at them with a shocked look on her face.
"I'm sorry Mrs. Weasley. I didn't know you were there." Said Harry whose face was turning very red and fear was showing in his eyes.
"How long has this been going on?" she asked. Her voice didn't sound angry but she wasn't smiling either. Harry was sure that his heart was beating loud enough for both Mrs. Weasley and Ginny to hear.
"Last night." His voice was squeaky with fear and nervousness. "Are you angry with me?" He added after a slight pause.
"Of course not dear. I have been hoping for this to happen for quite awhile now actually. If my only daughter is going to have a boyfriend than I am happy that it is someone that I would trust with her life. I'm just a little shocked." Harry let out a long sigh of relief. "I don't know that you can expect the same reaction out of some of her brothers though. You might not want to tell a certain one that sleeps in your room Harry."
"No Mom! I am not going to keep secrets from my family. That is just ridiculous. He will be happy that we are both making each other happy." She looked angry that her own mother had even made such a terrible suggestion.
"I am just trying to help Ginny. It is your decision to make though. And before I forget, your Hogwarts letters came. I am sorry to say that Dumbledore doesn't want either one of you out in public so you will have to stay here while we go to Diagon Alley."
Silently Harry was still thinking that he and Mrs. Weasley were correct in guessing Ron's reaction. Ginny was being naïve in thinking that Ron would be happy that his best friend was dating his little sister. It could ruin the last couple days of the summer but he was going to let Ginny make the final decision and she had. Then his thoughts shifted to Dumbledore not wanting him or Ginny out in public. He understood why he wasn't allowed but once again was stumped at why she was put under the same conditions that he was. Clearly there was something that neither of them knew about her. They finished their breakfast and went upstairs to the drawing room. He sat down on the couch and Ginny sat down in his lap.
"I wonder why you aren't allowed in public?" asked Harry.
"I wouldn't have gone anyway. Someone has to keep you company." She smiled and kissed him.
"Are you sure you want to tell your brothers? I know why you want to but I just don't know if it is the best idea. Last time I ask so make your final decision."
"Harry, Ron knows how long I have waited for this to happen. Why wouldn't he want us to be happy?"
"Because I am his best mate and you are his little sister. I know you don't want to be thought of as that but it is the truth and he is going to look at this as crossing the line."
"Relax. Everything will be fine, trust me." She leaned over and kissed him again. He kissed her back this time, lengthening the kiss. Just as it began to get more passionate they were interrupted.
"WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING HARRY!" screamed an infuriated Ron. He stormed across the room and pinned Harry against wall.
"Stop it Ron! He didn't do anything wrong. I kissed him." Ginny yelled.
"What about Dean? You can't have two boyfriends Ginny." He turned to look at her while keeping Harry against the wall.
"I'm not dating him. I told you that to get you off my back."
"Calm down Ron. We only started dating yesterday and we were going to tell you later tonight. We weren't doing anything behind your back." Harry told him.
"Go to hell, Harry. You were my best friend, how could you do this?"
"I got to know her better when we weren't speaking and she makes me feel happy for a change. I'm sorry if you don't like this but I'm not breaking it off with her."
Ron pulled back and hit Harry right in the jaw. "Stay away from me, Potter." With that he stormed out of the room and Hermione entered it.
"What just happened? All I saw was Ron hit Harry." Hermione asked.
"He doesn't seem to approve of my choice of a girlfriend." Harry said getting up and grabbing Ginny's hand. A look of comprehension dawned on Hermione face. "I had a feeling he would act like that" He finished.
"I'm sorry Harry. I should have listened to you and my mom. This is my fault, so much for trusting me." Her eyes had tears in them that looked on the verge of falling down her face.
"He might have handled it better had he not walked in on us kissing. He will get over it Gin. Don't cry, please." He put his hand on her jaw and then pulled her into a hug.
"I will go talk to him for you guys. He'll get over it. He told me he was hoping that you two would get together. I will see you two when we get back from Diagon Alley." Hermione got up and left them alone again.
"Don't worry about it Gin. We don't need him anyway, I have you and you have me." He kissed her again and she finally smiled.
A/N: I will try to get my updates quicker but I am now up to the point that I have pre-written so it is probably going to take 2 or 3 days each time. Happy New Year to everyone.
