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Chapter 10

Harry's POV

After storming away from Ron and Mr. Weasley…I mean Arthur, I sat gloomily staring out the bedroom window. I sat there for a while before realising how dark it had gotten and the girls should be back soon. As if on cue I heard three pops in the distance. Looking across the yard I saw the girls perform side-along apparate into the garden. They were all laughing and smiling and carrying bags full of what I assumed to be the result of a day full of heavy shopping.

I was glad the girls got back safely, but seeing them made me ache for a way to communicate with Ginny. Flying overhead in the distance I saw a gleaming white shape. It was moving toward the house and only when it got close enough I realised that it was Hedwig. She had been away hunting this whole time because she wasn't allowed out at the Dursley's. Still on my train of thought about communication I had an idea.

Ginny's POV

I welcomed the sight of an inviting couch after a full day of shopping. I was extremely impressed at our successfulness in finding just the right things. We were each ready to dazzle our dates and I couldn't wait to see Harry's face when I showed up in my dress.

I collapsed onto the cushions and sighed. In the background I heard Hermione collapsing next to me, Tonks knocking over another chair and mum saying hello to dad.

"So how did the shopping trip go?"

"It was great; we all had a marvelous time." Mum gave dad a peck on the cheek before starting to cook dinner.

"Did Hermione or Ginny tell you?"

I opened my eyes when they mentioned my name.

"Tell me what?"

"Harry is going with Luna."

I sat up straight with a look that resembled something between shocked and appalled plastered on my face. I bolted out the back to see Ron on the tire swing. I was livid and I knew Ron had something to do with this charade. He looked up as I approached and I saw something in his eyes. Was it regret, or just fear?

"What did you do?" I asked as calmly as I could at that point in time, but I was very distraught.

"I heard you needed a date so I took the liberty of getting Neville and Luna to accompany you and Harry to the party.

I could not believe he even considered doing something so…so barbaric.

"Not only is Harry going with Luna, I'm going with Neville. What were you thinking, you can't just 'take the liberty' to find someone else a date. It doesn't work that way. I can't believe you would do something like this."

I growled and stormed off. I was not in the mood to put up with Ron. Sometimes he did not think.

I ran up to my room and slammed the door.

I sat down on my desk staring out at the clear night. The stars were shining and the moon was half full. I was glad Remus could make it to the party and wouldn't have to worry about, well moons. Suddenly a white shape appeared outside my window. Hedwig extended her wings to catch a draft of wind to keep her afloat. She looked beautiful in contrast with the dark night. I quickly unlatched my window and she swooped in landing on my desk. After undoing the letter from her foot I recognised the writing as Harry's.

My smile stretched across my face and I couldn't believe I could finally communicate with him. It seemed almost surreal but that just sounded silly because he was in the same house as me. I ripped open the letter and began to read instantly.

Dear Gin,

I can't believe finally Ron can't get in between us. I told Hedwig if he tried to intercept the letter then she has permission to peck his eyes out.

I've missed you, even though I've seen you every day. I hope you're in your room. I didn't want to send Hedwig around the house looking for you because it may have been a little suspicious. Right now I am outside near the pond, but don't come out here. Hermione's with me and Ron will be coming out any second now. We've made the excuse that Hedwig is going to Luna's or Neville's and back. So you never got this letter.

I wanted to write much more but that would have meant I would have to wait longer for you to reply. I couldn't have that.

Love Harry

As fast as I could I ripped out some parchment and a quill.

Dear Harry,

You wouldn't believe how much I have wanted to hear from you. I am so angry at Ron for all he's done. I give Hedwig permission to peck his eyes out whether he intercepts the letter or not.

I'm sorry you have to wait but I thought to make it more believable we have to stall the letters. Hedwig can't possibly fly form here to Luna's or Neville's and back in the course of mere minutes.

I missed you too. Sometimes I am fighting the urge to just stand next to you or say hello. I always have to bite my tongue because of Ron. He just doesn't understand. We'll get him though.

Love Ginny

I tied the letter to Hedwig's foot before sending her on her way. I watched as she soared out the window spreading her snow white wings to the world. She landed on Harry's shoulder and gave his ear an affectionate peck. I smiled to myself before lying on my bed. I knew I would have to wait a while before my next letter came but I could barely contain my excitement. Much to my surprise Hedwig swooped through the open window and dropped a letter on my head. She landed on my head rest and started grooming her feathers.

Dear Gin,

Ron's not our here yet so we can send letter's as fast as we like. I can't wait to hear from you again and as much as Ron says that I wanted to go with Luna, I really wanted to go with you.

Here he comes so we are going to have to cut this short. Get some sleep and I will see you in the morning.

Missing you always,

Love Harry

I motioned for Hedwig to come off my head rest and onto my bed. She hopped down and I lightly stroked her feathers.

"Thank you so much Hedwig. I don't have any more letters to send to Harry today so you can go back to him but fly around a bit so Ron doesn't see where you came from. Try to be inconspicuous even though that's hard for you. Thank you again and good night."

Hedwig flew out the window and into the cool night. I leaned against my pillows and almost instantly fell asleep. I dreamed of Harry and me on our cliff, with the wind in our hair.