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Like a hunger, like a burnin
Ginny plopped herself down on her bed. "I'm tired," she said. Harry and Ron leaned on the wall while Hermione sat on the chair. "I'm really bored, if you asked me. Why don't the four of us go do something fun?" she asked.
"I'm too tried for that," whined Ron. He felt his legs turn numb. "I can't believe George talked us in to doing his chores for him." He looked at Hermione. "I heard that there is going to be this fun place with tents at the Muggles'. What is it? Something like Quidditch?" he asked.
Hermione thought for a moment. "I don't think so. What comes this time of year with tents?" she asked herself.
"The carnival," said Harry. Hermione nodded, although a little surprised at herself for not thinking of the obvious. "Why don't we go to the carnival? It's a nice day. We ought to enjoy ourselves," he said. Ginny stood up and walked near to Harry. Harry placed an arm around her. Ginny moved closer to him. "I think I still have some Pounds to spare and buy us some tickets," he said
Mr. Weasley came up behind them. "Did you four say carnival?" he asked. Ron nodded. Mr. Weasley broke into a wide grin. "I've always wanted to see how those things went. Are you planning to head out today?" he asked. Ron nodded again. "Then why are you still standing here? Let's go off then," said Mr. Weasley as he led them out to the door.
"Are you coming with us, Dad?" asked Ginny, who hid a little disappointment because she was hoping that she'd be alone with Harry while Hermione with Ron.
Mr. Weasley replied, "Of course. I want to see how those things work. I've heard about it from time to time and I want to see it for myself. Don't worry, Ginny, I won't be bothering you and Harry for the rest of the time we're there," he promised with a wink. Ginny turned red when his father read her mind.
The five of them headed to the carnival. Harry took them to the underground subway so that the Weasleys could get a taste of what it is like to be a Muggle. Once they got to the carnival, they could see a lot of people lining up for tickets and the place was really crowded.
"I'll got get us some tickets. You four stay here," said Harry. Ginny clutched his arm. Harry smiled at her. "Oh, right," he said. He and Ginny went off to but the entrance tickets.
Mr. Weasley eyed Ron. "Do you have Muggle money?" he asked. Ron shook his head. Mr. Weasley sighed and looked at the man selling cotton candy. "I was wondering what that thing taste like. It looks odd with the color though. Nevertheless, I want to have a taste of it, whatever that man is selling," he said.
Hermione dug her pocket for some change. "I have some," she said. Mr. Weasley tried to refuse it twice, but when he accepted it, he happily skipped towards the man to but the cotton candy. "Your dad really loves anything that has to do with Muggles," said Hermione, smiling at Ron.
"Here are the tickets," said Harry, handing one to each of them. He looked at his watch. "I think there's a show coming up this afternoon. Do you want to go together or let's just meet up here at half past one?" he asked.
"Split up," said Ron and Hermione simultaneously. They both turned red afterwards.
Mr. Weasley nodded. "All right, we'll split up." He eyed Harry and Ron. "But with this crowd, you two better take care of the girls. Anything could happen, even at the Muggle world," he warned.
Harry and Ron nodded. Harry gave Mr. Weasley some Muggle money to spend. Hermione insisted that she use hers because she's got no use for it now anyway. The five of them went their way. Ron with Hermione, Mr. Weasley hopping off to his new adventure, and Harry and Ginny who were now very happy that they had time together; just the two of them.
"Harry, look," said Ginny, pointing to a booth where people threw balls in attempt to hit the jars and win a prize. She and Harry walked over to the booth. Ginny looked around. "Look at all those strange-looking things that hang around," she whispered.
Harry smiled at her. "Do you want one?" he asked. Ginny didn't know what to reply. Harry let go of Ginny's hand and tried out for the game. I haven't been to a carnival myself. What if I look stupid and miss those jars?
"Just throw the ball, boy," said the man behind him, waiting to have his turn. Harry shut his eyes and threw the ball as hard as he could, completely missing the jars. He could hear Ginny giggle a bit. The man behind him then said, "Of course if you want to hit the jars you should try opening your eyes instead of counting on luck."
Harry looked at the jar and pictured Voldemort's face was on it. He threw the ball as hard as he could, knocking down all three of them.
The man behind the counted handed Harry a puppy stuff toy. "I'm sure your girl would like that." Harry glanced at Ginny sideways; they weren't officially going out yet since he hadn't asked her if she could be his girlfriend. The man leaned on the counter and held out two tickets. "Say, since you're lucky, I'm giving you these two tickets. Take your girl and go," he said in a low voice so only Harry could hear.
to find a place I've never been
Harry stared at the tickets. He turned around and handed Ginny the stuff toy. "Thank you," said Ginny and hugged it. Harry smiled. He was now seeing Ginny the way he loved seeing her. Ginny was smiling and looking very happy, the way he wanted her to be.
"Uh, Ginny," said Harry. Ginny looked at him. "I've got these tickets, you see. Would you want to go with me?" he asked.
"Sure, where?" asked Ginny.
Harry took a deep breath and said, "The tunnel of love."
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