Chapter 7
Ginny sat behind her desk in front of her fathers office, tapping her quill absentmindedly. It was a beautiful Tuesday morning and Ginny would have preferred to be outside doing something in the wonderful weather but instead she had to work. Ah, the life of an adult. She loved her job and what better a job than working for your dad, the Minister of Magic.
"Good morning Ginny." A female voice broke her out of her trance. She looked up into the smiling face of Katie Bell.
"Morning Katie. How are you?" She greeted sweetly, straightening up behind her desk. There was something about Katie that intimidated Ginny. It was Katie's good looks and popularity in the wizarding world that made Ginny envy her. Katie was head over the Department of Muggle Relations. Katie played Seeker for the Irish in Quidditch for three years until someone put a curse on her broom before the Quidditch World Cup, sending her falling six feet, breaking her leg. She decided she should give Quidditch a break and work at the Ministry. Muggle Studies had been her favorite class at Hogwarts, and she was quite good at what she did.
"Oh im coping," She joked, a breathy laugh escaping her ruby red lips. Ginny put on a fake grin. "How are you?" Katie asked, sending Ginny a sympathetic look. Ginny sighed, leaning back in her chair.
"Katie I don't need your sympathy. I'm perfectly fine being single again." Ginny stated firmly, getting a prissy look from Katie.
"Hmm, well yes," She looked down at the papers she was holding and laid them on Ginny's desk. "I wanted your father to take a look at these documents for me." Ginny picked up the papers and read the first two lines, raising an eyebrow.
"You want him to okay the investigation at that muggle couples home that were murdered yesterday? Why?" Ginny asked with complete interest. Katie cleared her throat and hooked her hands behind her back.
"There is reason to believe that it was dark magic behind the murders Ginny. We have to send some Aurors to check things out, pose as muggle detectives." Katie stated clearly. Ginny looked at her and noticed the look in her eyes. She didn't really want Ginny to read those papers. Well of course she was going to read them! She was her fathers secertary for crying out loud! She had to go over everything that was sent to him before he actually got to read them himself.
"Thank you Katie. I'll give these to him when he gets back from his meeting with the Minister from France." Ginny said, a fake smile on her face. Katie eyed her up and down sharply and then turned on her heel and left without another word. Ginny scowled after her and shook her head.
"Bloody bitch." She cursed under her breath, looking over the papers again.
"You shouldn't use such language in a place of business Ginerva Weasley." An all to familiar mans voice said. Ginny snapped her head up to see Harry leaning against the door frame to her office. She smiled at him.
"Oh but I can Mr. Potter. And besides, Katie is a bitch." Ginny stated bluntly, getting up and walking into her fathers office, placing the papers on his desk.
"Really? I don't think she is. She's sweet." Harry commented, Ginny's eyebrows raised almost to her hairline.
"Are you kidding me?" And when Harry shook his head Ginny frowned. "Wow Potter, I would have thought you had better taste than that." She muttered, earning a chuckle from Harry.
"Well I can't change my taste now since I've already asked her out on Friday night." Ginny's eyes became wide.
"You asked her out on a date?" She asked appalled. Harry smirked but nodded. Ginny thought she should run to the loo whenever she felt a wave of nausea over whelm her. "Oh Harry why!" She exclaimed, throwing her hands up in the air.
"I like her. And plus I've known her since we were kids at Hogwarts and now we work together. I've always found her attractive." After seeing the look he received from Ginny he quickly stuttered out, "Before you and I got together of course." Ginny rolled her eyes.
"Well I guess have fun." She murmured, picking up her quill. "Well I do hate to end our little chat Harry but I do have some work to do before dad comes back. So I'll see you at home." Ginny said dismisivly.
"Right. See you." And he walked out of her office, closing the door behind him. He couldn't help but smile at her last words. 'See you at home.' It was as if they were married and had a place of their own. Harry only wished it was true. But she had stated that she only wanted to be friends with him now that were talking to each other again. Civilly. So he could date whoever he wanted. Even if Ginny did get jealous. Which she was by the look on her face when he stated he was going out on a date with Katie. He smiled at her reaction and the words that stumbled out of her mouth. He allowed himself one last smile as he thought, 'this could be fun.'
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"Mum do you need help with anything?" Ginny asked her mother as she entered the kitchen. Molly Weasley turned her head to look at her daughter who had entered the kitchen.
"Oh yes dear thank you. Could you peel the potatoes?" Molly asked. Ginny nodded and took out her wand from her back pocket.
"Mum? Can I ask you something?" Ginny asked as she aimed her wand at the potatoes that lay in the kitchen sink. She uttered a spell and the potatoes magically sprung to life, their skin peeling off delicately.
"Sure dear, what is it?" Molly asked, never taking her eyes off the pot she was stirring on the stove.
"Do you think there could ever be another chance between me and Harry?" Ginny asked tentiavily. Molly now had her full attention set on her daughter.
"Of course Gin. Why?" She asked curiously, hoping her daughter would say the words she had been dying to her in the last five years.
"I was only wondering." She said to the dismay of her mother.
"Ginny dear.. If you still love Harry, which I know you do, and Merlin knows im more than happy that you two are finally speaking to each other again, I mean became friends again... Then why don't you just give it another try?" Molly asked her sincerely. Ginny stared at her mother and sighed, directing her attention out the kitchen window, watching the last rays of the sun disappear.
"Because im not ready yet mum," Ginny said softly, lightly biting her lower lip. Molly stared at her daughter, a sad smile on her face. "And besides.. Harry's dating again." This threw Molly off guard.
"What?" She asked, her curiosity fully taking over. Ginny nodded her head, clicking her tongue.
"Uh-huh, he's dating again." Ginny's tone kicked into annoyed, clearly annoyed that Harry was dating other women now. Molly tried to keep the small smile that was forcing it's way onto her face from being seen from Ginny. She knew Ginny was jealous.
"Well dear like you made it very clear to Harry and yourself... You two are only friends now. So he's free to date whoever he wants. Including yourself." Ginny's head snapped up to face her mother.
"Mum what makes you think im ready to start dating again? I mean bloody hell I just got out of a weird engagement." Ginny stated, immediately giving her mother an apologatic smile for her swearing.
"I know dear but it is true. You to are free to date whoever you wish." Ginny thought about her mothers words but then decided against it. Who was she kidding? She didn't want to date anyone right now. Maybe in the future but you never know. Harry flashed in her mind, the same Harry that was leaning in her doorway at work, how sexy he looked with his hands stuffed in his trousers and that sexy grin on his face...
"Ginny?" Ginny shook her head and looked at her mother. "Are you done with the potatoes?" Her mother asked, eyeing her wearily. Ginny swallowed and nodded, handing her mother the now peeled potatoes.
"I'm just going to go outside for a breath of fresh air," She walked to the back door, glancing over her shoulder at her mother, "Call me when dinners ready?"
"Of course." Molly answered, and watched her daughter retreat to the backyard. This time she let a big smile settle itself onto her aging face. "I know you two will be together again in no time."
A/N: I hope you all enjoyed this chapter, and look for the next chapter tomorrow! Please review )!
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