The summer flew by quickly. Ginny was relieved to say that, the blushing around Harry, was reduced to a minimum. And, she even made a new friend this year, Cedric Diggory. He sent her a letter a couple days after, she returned home from the hospital. It was nice to retrieve a letter from someone, other than Colin, for a change. Plus, she was a bit excited that he was seventeen. After all, how many thirteen year olds become friends with seventeen year olds? It is hardly common. And, she sort of looked up to him because of it. Driving Ron mad was a predictable bonus. The twins hardly seemed to mind her talking to Cedric though.. Which was strange, but Ginny did not dwell on the matter. There was absolutely no point in trying to analyze how their brains work. It would only give her a major headache, in the end. Hermione seemed pleased with her new friendship as well. Though, Ginny hadn't the slightest idea why. She even found it necessary to mention Ginny's new friendship, whenever Harry was within ten feet of hearing distance. It was all too obvious that she was up to something. But, Ginny did not want to worry about it. The rest of her summer was going to be stress free. And it was. But, now, it was time for another year, at Hogwarts.

"You left your sister behind so you could go look at old quidditch trophies!" Hermione cried. She glared at Ron intently.

"I honestly don't see what the big deal is," Ron replied, as he stuffed his face with cream puffs.

"Ron!" Hermione squealed. " What if she wonders off somewhere? Diagon Alley is a big place and your mother told you to keep watch of her! That generally means to not leave her alone!"

"I didn't leave her alone!" Ron retorted. "I left her with Harry."

"Harry's with her.." Hermione trailed off.

"Did I stutter?"

Hermione huffed. Ron rolled his eyes.

"Did you even get any of your school supplies?" She asked bluntly.

"Er.. Yes?"

"Ron.." Hermione's eyes narrowed.

"I was hungry!"

"You spent all of your coins on food?!"

"Not all of it."

"Come on.." Hermione sighed, grabbing his sleeve.

"Where are we going?" Ron grunted.

"To get your school books you imbecile!"

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"What is that?" Ginny asked pointing at the hideous book in front of her.

"That would be your Care of Magical Creatures book.." Harry answered, amused. Ginny narrowed her eyes at the book.

"Well?" Harry raised an eyebrow.

"Well what?" Ginny challenged.

"Aren't you going to pick it up? he chuckled.

"I'm scared it'll bite my hand off actually," she replied evenly. Harry stifled a laugh. Ginny sighed, rolled her eyes, and carefully picked the book off the shelf. The thing growled at her. Ginny squealed and dropped the book on the ground. Harry could not hold back anymore. He broke into a fit of laughter.

"Ugh," Ginny grunted. "Is it a book or a pet?" she moaned.

"Er.. a little of both," Harry replied, still laughing.

"I'm not getting the horrid thing. It will kill me in my sleep."

Harry snorted, "Ginny, it's just a book." She fought the urge to roll her eyes, and muttered something under her breath.

"What was that?" Harry asked, though he was quite sure of what he heard her say.

Ginny sighed, "I said, that most books don't growl at you." Harry knew that was not the truth, but played along anyway.

"Rub it's spine," he demanded, picking the book up off the floor.

"Are you aware of how ridiculous that sounds?"

"It works, trust me." Ginny eyed him peculiarly, but obeyed non-the-less. The book purred, as her hands traveled over its spine.

"Now that is weird," she stated.

"Yeah," Harry agreed. "But.." He said, reaching his hand over hers, "It's much more easier to open now."

"That it is," Ginny smiled. She stiffly ignored the sensation that tingled in her hand, as he touched her.

"Well," She breathed, "I suppose that's all of the supplies. We should probably go find Ron. I'll bet you anything he is off with Hermione." Harry laughed.

"Having another one of their fights, I suppose," he grinned. Then followed her across the room to pay for her new book.

"They should be off snogging," Ginny stated, much to Harry's surprise.

"Wh - What?" Harry stuttered. Ginny paid no notice of this.

"Well, yeah. It is what they are both just dying to do isn't it?"

"It is?" Harry squeaked.

"Uh.." Ginny finally turned around to face him, after already paying for her book. "You haven't figured it out yet?"

"Figured what out?" Harry asked, slight panic in his eyes. Ginny smiled amusedly. Then brushed past him, toward the door.

"Nothing Harry. Absolutely nothing."

A/N: Sorry, I know this chapter was really short. But, it'll get more interesting next time. Promise. ) Please review.