A/n: There's one scene here that got inspired from HSM 3. The b-ball part. But, still hope you enjoy it.

Chapter 10: The Big Game

The next few weeks of practices had been great. Harry's basketball team had been better than ever. Harry hadn't been bossy anymore and he also allowed Ginny to come to their practices.

Finally, the big day is here.

Apparently, Harry and Ginny's game are on the same day and at the same time, so they wouldn't be able to watch or cheer for each other.

Three quarters had passed and Ginny still hasn't showed up. Harry was getting worried. When the last quarter started, he heard someone say, "Go Harry! You can do it!" Harry searched the crowd until he saw Ginny waving at him. He smiled and waved back at her.

The score was 82-78 with Harry's team on the lead. Harry was about to make a three-point shot when a big-muscular man pushed him to the ground. Harry's coach has signaled time out.

"Harry! Harry! Harry!" Ginny shouted as she raced down from the bleachers to the court. She sat beside Harry and asked, "Harry, are you alright?" Then she brushed a hand on Harry's cheek.

"I can't do it, Gin. I can't do anymore." Harry said as he breathed every word out.

"Yes you can, Harry. I know you can. I believe in you." Ginny took Harry's hand in her's. "Do it for the school, Harry. Do it for me. Remember, I'll always love you"

"Really Gin? Even if I lose, you'd still be here with me?" Harry was panting hard.

Ginny laughed a little. "Of course Harry." Then she gave Harry a peck on the lips.

Then, just like magic, Harry stood up and regained all the energy that he lost. It was now down to eight seconds on the clock with the ball on Harry's hand. Harry was on his way to the opponent's basket but the same muscular man pushed him to the ground again.

This time, Harry recovered easily and proceeded with the game. Harry gave a three-point shot at the basket which ended the game and made them the winner.

Later that evening, the Potters held a victory party at their place. Everyone was invited, the whole team, the volleyball team, the cheerleaders, the whole senior batch and some of the lower level fans.

Harry was at the punch table with Zac and Draco talking, when a pair of arms wrapped itself around Harry's neck.

"Congratulations Harry!" Ginny squealed.

"Ginny!" Harry pretended to be mad. Ginny dropped her hands from Harry's neck and Harry looked at her eyes with great anger.

Suddenly, Harry laughed hysterically. "Why are you laughing?" Ginny asked as a tear rolled down her cheek.

Harry wiped Ginny's cheek using his thumb and said, "You should've seen your face. It's so priceless." Harry laughed again.

"Ha-ha! You think that's funny." Ginny said sarcastically. "Well, laughed at this." Then she pretended to walk away.

Harry grabbed her wrist and said, "I'm only joking."

"I know." Ginny said and laughed with Harry. "But it did felt so real."

"Guess I'm just a really good actor." Harry said with a proud look on his face. Ginny playfully punched him on the shoulder.

"Aww…"