Chapter 10

Ginny walked up the Harry's room later on that night, wanting to talk to him, wanting to be near him. It was weird that they were together again. She couldn't help but get all giddy like a little school girl when she thought about it. She knocked on his door, but got no answer. She turned the knob, and walked in. It was quiet. Where was he? She shrugged and walked further in, looking over his room. She hadn't really paid attention to his room before, but she knew it was pretty plain. She didn't notice, however, the pictures he had on his dresser. She walked over and looked the pictures over. She saw one of him here at The Burrow during Christmas holidays, she guessed during his sixth year by the way he looked. He was smiling up at her, holding out a new made scarf, house colors, and a tin of her mothers homemade peanut brittle. She smiled at how happy he was, even though he got a scarf and candy. She looked at the next picture of him and her when they were dating. He was standing behind her, his arms wrapped protectively around her, smiling into her hair. Ginny noticed how big her smile was and she seemed to glowing with happiness. As she stared at the picture she felt tears prick her eyes, but blinked them back. Would she ever be that happy again now that she was with him again? She tore her eyes away from the picture to look a the next one. It was Dumbledore. It was during Harry's sixth year, before he past away. Dumbledore looked so happy, standing there with his arm around Harry's shoulders, his old eyes twinkling up at her. He had that fatherly air about him, and she remembered just how much he missed him. How much everyone missed him. But she knew no one missed him more than Harry. In some ways he was like Harry's replacement father. She smiled sadly down at their smiling faces and looked at the last picture. It was of Sirius and Harry, fifth year, Christmas at the Burrow. Ginny knew how difficult it was for Harry to lose his last of his family, but then again she would never know what he was going through. Now the tears came back to prick her eyes, and this time she let them fall freely. She didn't really know Sirius that well, but he was a great man, and he loved Harry very much, and Harry loved him.

"Oh Sirius, if only you were here now." She whispered softly, wiping her tears away and stepping back from the dresser.

"What are you doing?" A voice asked from the doorway, startling Ginny. She whirled around to see Harry standing a few feet behind her, staring at her intently, a look of wonderment and irritation like he was made at her for looking at his pictures.

"I came to see you but you weren't here, so I just came in and.. I was just looking at your pictures, that's all." She explained, stepping towards him. He stood his ground, his eyes on her every move.

"I was downstairs eating some of your mums peach cobbler." He stated bluntly, glancing at his pictures and then back to her.

"Oh." She said softly, adverting her eyes from his intense gaze.

"Why were you looking at them?" He asked quietly, looking down at his feet and then back up at her.

She shrugged, "I just never noticed them before." What harm was done from just looking at pictures?

"Their my favorite ones." Harry replied, catching Ginny off guard. She let a small smile grace her lips and she reached out for his hands.

"I can see why." She said softly, squeezing his hands. He finally gave her his own smile and enveloped her in a hug, sighing into her hair. He guided her back over to the dresser, and picked up the pictures of Dumbledore and Sirius.

"I really miss them. A lot." He said quietly, looking back and forth between the two older mens sparkling eyes. Ginny smiled and hugged him closer to her.

"I know you do luv. I know you do." Harry kissed her head and sighed.

"How about some peach cobbler?" He asked, setting down the pictures and smiling down at Ginny. She smiled back up at him and nodded.

"Sounds great." She stepped out of his grasp, but held his hand, wanting him to follow her. He stood in place, not moving. She looked up at him in question.

"I'll meet you down there." He said, and Ginny knowing why, smiled at him and nodded, and left him to his thoughts. Harry looked back at his Godfathers picture and smiled sadly.

"I miss you Padfoot." He whispered, and wiped at his eyes, and walked out of his room, joining Ginny in the kitchen for another piece of cobbler.

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"Melanie stop fidgeting with your dress!" Hermione hissed under breath at her daughter, who was nervously picking at the hem of her dress.

"But it's itchy! I want to take it off!" Melanie whined, tugging at the bottom of it as if she was fixing to pull it over her head. Hermione quickly swatted her hands away.

"Stop it young lady!" Hermione warned. Melanie huffed and cross her arms over her chest and looked away from her mother. Everyone had gathered at the Weasley's for a nice Sunday dinner and Hermione always dressed her children up, even if it was just for a dinner.

"Melanie would you like to come help me with the ice cream?" Ginny called from the kitchen door. She had been watching her sister-in-law struggle with her daughter from the kitchen window, and thought she would relieve some stress for Hermione.

"Okay!" Melanie squealed, and ran to Ginny. Ginny laughed and caught the little girl in her arms, looking at Hermione. Hermione smiled and mouth a 'thank you'. Ginny smiled and winked at her and walked back into the kitchen, her niece in her arms.

"Grandma im going to help with the ice cream!" Melanie exclaimed proudly.

"Oh that's wonderful dear! That means it will be even better!" Molly chimed, pinching her granddaughters rosy cheek. Melanie giggled and wriggled to get free from Ginny's arms.

"How's it going in here ladies?" Fred asked, walking up behind his mother and kissing her cheek.

"Never better!" Molly teased and went to take a steaming pot off the stove. Fred chuckled and walked over to his baby sister and niece.

"How about you? How are you?" He asked, that twinkle in his eye that meant he knew something. Ginny sighed and sat Melanie on the counter before responding to her brother.

"I'm great Fred, why ever do ask?" Ginny mocked in a southern lady accent, making her brother chuckle and shake his head.

"Just making sure you and Harry are getting along... Being a couple again and all." He said, winking at her and then ruffling Melanie's hair.

"Hey!" She squealed, swatting his hands away from her curls.

"I'm great Fred, never better," she replied, and then seeing that questioning look on his face she added, "really im fine!" He smiled and nodded, pecking her cheek before disappearing out the back door. She smiled at his retreating form and turned her attention back on her anxious niece, who was clearly wanting that ice cream.

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Ginny and Harry sat on the brick wall that surrounded the garden later on that night, looking at the setting sun, hand in hand.

"Harry?" Ginny asked, looking into his emerald green eyes.

"Hmm?"

"You know you can talk to me about anything, right?" She asked, causing Harry to cock an eyebrow.

"Of course I do. Why?" He asked, a small smile playing on his lips.

"No reason, im just letting you know." She replied, quickly kissing him. He smiled and hugged her close, her scent intoxicating.

"There has to be a reason why you're bringing it up Gin." Harry stated. Ginny rolled her eyes and looked at him.

"And why is that? Can't I just reassure you that im here for you?" She countered, making Harry chuckle low in his throat.

"You don't need to luv, because I already know you are." He said softly, leaning in to capture her lips in a sweet kiss.

The next day Harry busied himself with paper work that Kingsley had laid on him, but he didn't mind, the more the work, the faster the day goes by and the sooner he could go home to Ginny. There was a knock at his door, not looking up from his papers he muttered a 'come in' and heard the door to his office click open and close.

"Kingsley, I don't think I can handle anymore paper work." He teased, thinking it was his boss.

"Oh I don't have paper work that's for sure." A female voice replied, and Harry's eyes darted up to who the voice belonged to. His mouth must have visibly dropped from the surprised, yet, smug look from the female standing in front of him.

"That surprised to see me eh?" Harry swallowed and nodded silently.

"Why wouldn't I be surprised to see you," he paused before he said her name, giving her the once over before speaking again, "Lavender."

A/N: Ohhhh cliffhanger! I'm evil aren't I?! Well please review and I hope you all enjoyed this chapter!

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