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Chapter 12: You can't have everything your own way

"Ladies and gentlemen, the bride and groom are going to take to the dance floor for their first dance," a member of the band announced. Everyone applauded as Ron and Hermione took to the floor and began softly swaying to the music. Lanterns and fairy lights were lit all around the marquee and the tables had been moved to one side to make room for the dance floor.

"Hey," Jake said sitting next to Ginny and making her jump slightly. She had been talking to Neville and Luna about their wedding the following year.

"Hi," she smiled.

"You looked wonderful up there today," Jake complimented.

"Thanks, I'm just glad I can have a sit down and relax a bit now," Ginny smiled, "did you enjoy the meal?"

"Yes it was really nice, although I wish I could say the same about the company," Jake groaned whilst rolling his eyes.

"Why, who were you sat with?" Ginny frowned.

"Mostly you're relatives who were fine but that Jasmine girl was sat next to me," Jake explained.

"Is she that bad?" Ginny laughed.

"She has no personality and all she spoke about was Harry," Jake replied.

"I've only met her once," Ginny said trying to clear the image of Jasmine writhing on top of Harry.

"Oh right, well what was she like with you?" Jake asked.

"We didn't really talk, but I have an idea why Harry likes her so much," Ginny muttered. They watched Ron and Hermione finish of their dance and then a few people got up to dance to the faster music.

"Shall we go and get a drink?" Jake suggested.

"Sure," Ginny smiled. They stood and walked over to the bar chatting about work.

"Ginny," Harry said as he approached them. Ginny turned and inwardly groaned, he was bringing Jasmine over to rub it in.

"I just thought you should meet Jasmine…Jasmine this is Ginny," Harry said as Jasmine leaned over and kissed Ginny on the cheek.

"Hi," Ginny smiled through gritted teeth.

"I thought the 2 of you had met?" Jake said confused.

"Well it was a little embarrassing to say the least," Jasmine grinned.

"Why what happened?" Jake asked.

"I'll tell you later, Jake this is Harry," Ginny said changing the subject. They shook hands but Ginny could tell there was tension between them.

"So I hear you and Jake sat next to one another during the meal?" Ginny said smiling to the best of her ability.

"Oh yes, Jake is very funny Ginny," Jasmine laughed at nothing in particular.

"Ginny could I have a quick word?" Harry asked nodding towards the house.

"Er…sure, I won't a minute," Ginny said to Jake who looked anxious at being left with Jasmine again.

"Back in a sec," Harry said to Jasmine as he and Ginny set off across the garden. They walked in silence until they reached the kitchen by which time Ginny's mind was doing over time with what Harry wanted.

"Let's go into the living room," Harry said.

"What's wrong Harry?" Ginny asked once they were stood in the semi darkness. Harry walked over to Ginny with that look in his eye and kissed her hard on the lips.

"Harry," Ginny scolded pushing him away. He looked dumbstruck, never had she refused him like this before.

"What are you doing?" Ginny asked shocked.

"You look so fucking hot red, I want you," he growled before attempting to kiss her again. She took a step back and sighed,

"Harry stop it. Why do you think you have the right to just kiss me whenever you want," Ginny asked as her neck began to turn red.

"Don't tell me you don't want me," Harry smirked.

"You're here with Jasmine," Ginny snapped.

"And you're here with Jake but who the bloody hell cares," Harry replied.

"So a quick fuck in here then back out there to act as though nothings happened," Ginny said shaking her head.

"It's just a quick lay Ginny," Harry said.

"Yeah a quick lay that ends up with you feeling satisfied and me hurt," Ginny growled.

"You know what I think your naggings ruined the moment," Harry moaned.

"Good," Ginny snapped before leaving the living room.

"Good," Harry yelled at her back, "fuck," he cursed once she was gone.


"What times your flight again?" Ginny asked a while later whilst sat talking with Hermione.

"10:30am," Hermione answered.

"And explain to me again why your going on one of those plane thingy's?" Ginny asked before taking another bite of wedding cake.

"Because I think it will be nice for Ron to experience flying," Hermione smiled.

"I'm so jealous your going to Barbados," Ginny moaned.

"It's only for 2 weeks, just think of all of the fun you'll have without us," Hermione laughed when Ginny rolled her eyes.

"Oh yes, now that Harry and I are back on the right track…" Ginny trailed off.

"Oh my he's gorgeous," Hermione said snapping Ginny away from her brooding thoughts.

"Who?" Ginny asked looking around.

"Him," Hermione replied nodding towards a dark haired man walking though a small crowd of people.

"Alfie," Ginny said as she stood and began walking towards him.

"Hi," he said once they reached one another, "I almost didn't recognise you without you're yellow hair," he smiled.

"And which do you prefer?" Ginny asked.

"Red," he replied before bending down a little and kissing her on the cheek, "you look stunning," he breathed in her ear before straightening back up.

"Thanks," she blushed.

"So where are the happy couple?" Alfie asked looking around.

"Oh I'll introduce you, there just over here," Ginny said before leading him over to Ron and Hermione.

"Guys I want you to meet Alfie…Alfie this is my brother Ron and sister in law Hermione," Ginny said.

"Hi," Hermione smiled as Alfie kissed her on the cheek.

"Hi, congratulations to you both," Alfie said now shaking Ron's hand.

"Thanks, hey don't I recognise you?" Ron asked with a knitted brow.

"Yeah I work in the…"

"Alfie was in 1 of the bars we went to whilst out on the stag night," Ginny cut in.

"Oh right yeah," Ron said suddenly looking very relieved the strip club hadn't come up again.

"It's nice that you could make it Alfie," Hermione said before turning and nodding approvingly at Ginny.

"Well thanks for having me, I have a card here for the both of you," Alfie said handing it over. Hermione opened it up and smiled,

"Thank you Alfie, it's lovely."

"Right were going to go and get a drink," Ginny said before Hermione bagged Alfie for herself.

"Okay, have fun," Hermione replied.

"Sorry about that, there just very happy and in love," Ginny laughed making Alfie laugh too.

"No worries," he said. They reached the bar and Alfie ordered them 2 whiskeys.

"Who's this?" Harry said appearing out of no where and swaying slightly.

"This is Alfie," Ginny sighed.

"Hi mate," Alfie said offering his hand out to Harry.

"I'm not your mate," Harry smirked.

"Alfie this is Harry and I'm sorry he appears to be a little worse for wear," Ginny groaned, "where's Jasmine?"

"She's off talking with that Jake bloke you're here with," Harry replied.

"Jake and I are friends, were not together," Ginny said.

"You were with him earlier when you wouldn't fuck me," Harry commented.

"Harry just leave…"

"Right Harry you and me are going for a little walk," James said appearing.

"What?" Harry asked.

"I'm sorry Ginny," James sighed, "come on." He grabbed hold of Harry and pulled off in the direction of the Burrow.

"Are you okay?" Alfie asked when Ginny watched them go with a frown.

Yeah, sorry about that," Ginny smiled sadly.

"It's okay, I guessed there was history between the 2 of you on the stag night," Alfie replied as he paid for the drinks.

"How?" Ginny asked.

"Well for starters the tiara kind of gave it away," Alfie laughed making Ginny smile.

"He's just going through a really tough time lately," she shaking her head.

"It's okay, so have you had a good day"? Alfie said as they walked slowly to a near by table.

"Yes it's been amazing, I even got a little teary eyed during the ceremony," Ginny smiled.

"I wish I had a family like yours," Alfie sighed.

"Why?" Ginny asked with a frown and trying to think why having 6 brothers seemed so appealing.

"My mum died when I was young, then my father just left me 1 day with my gran and I have no brothers or sisters," Alfie explained.

"Oh I'm so sorry, what happened to your mum if you don't mind me asking?" Ginny inquired.

"I don't mind. Deatheaters…" Alfie sighed.

"Oh," Ginny nodded not pushing him for anymore information.

"And your friend Harry…I know all about him," Alfie admitted.

"Who doesn't," Ginny said. "So how on earth did you end up working in the strip club?"

"That's just a little extra cash, I work as a writer for 'Witch Weekly," Alfie smiled.

"Really? What do you write?" Ginny asked.

"I mainly interview famous witches or wizards," Alfie replied.

"Wow, you're my new best friend," Ginny teased as Alfie laughed.


"Get of me," Harry snapped tugging his arm out of his fathers grip.

"Just look at you you're a bloody disgrace," James said shaking his head.

"Oh like you care," Harry growled rounding on his father.

"Don't talk to me in that manner," James warned.

"Why…" Harry smirked, "what you going to do about it?"

"Do you even see what you're doing to that poor girl and you're mother?" James asked.

"Ginny can fight her own battles she doesn't need you doing it for her," Harry said.

"I'm not fighting her battles Harry I'm trying to make you see sense in what you're doing," James explained.

"Well your fighting mums battles then," Harry said raising his eyebrows.

"Your dam right I am, she is my wife and I will not stand by and watch her break her heart over our only son," James replied raising his voice.

"She's fine," Harry said.

"Right that's it; I'm not standing for this anymore. You've come here today and made a bloody fool of yourself at your own best friends wedding. Its embarrassing Harry. From tomorrow morning you can start looking for somewhere else to live," James said. Harry looked at James in shock,

"What?"

"You heard me, you can find somewhere else to live," James repeated.

"But...you…you can't do that, you're my bloody parents," Harry raged.

"It's time you learned a few lessons about life Harry," James snapped.

"But where will I go?" Harry asked like a whining child.

"I don't know, that's something you'll have to figure out for yourself," James sighed before walking away.


"Looks like you'll have something to keep you busy whilst we're away…or should I say someone," Hermione grinned at Ginny.

"Yeah he's nice," Ginny smiled.

"He seems to be getting on well with your father," Luna commented.

"I know, they've not stopped talking for the last half an hour," Ginny said rolling her eyes.

"What are the 3 of you talking about?" Sirius asked suspiciously.

"Oh just boys," Ginny laughed, causing Sirius to roll his eyes.

"Sounds like Harry's in trouble," he sighed.

"Why, what's happened?" Hermione asked.

"James is making him move out," Sirius answered.

"Well it's about time," Ginny said.

"He's not very happy from what I here," Sirius said.

"Good, maybe now he'll wake up and realise it's not all about him," Ginny smirked.

"Ginny you don't really mean that," Hermione said shaking her head.

"Don't I?" Ginny asked.

"It's time for you to throw the bouquet darling," Jean said to Hermione.

"This conversation isn't over," Hermione warned Ginny before she walked over to the small stage.

"Hey," Alfie said sneaking up behind her.

"Hi, have fun with my dad?" Ginny smiled.

"Yeah, I did actually," Alfie smiled too.

"The bride is going to throw the bouquet," a member of the band announced. Many women crowded the dance floor in anticipation.

"Aren't you going to join them"? Alfie asked.

"No it's not really my thing," Ginny smiled. They watched Hermione throw her bouquet and a few girls fight over it. Ginny had a very uneasy feeling about her all of a sudden and caught a glimpse of Harry in the shadows watching her. He had the strangest look about him and it scared her.

"How about we get out of here," Alfie murmured before kissing her neck lightly. Ginny wanted to be drawn into Harry's gaze but something was telling her to go with Alfie. She nodded mutely and without a backward glance she disappeared into the night.


Okay so here's chapter 12, hope you like? Thanks for all the great reviews xx