Chapter 13

"Alright class I want an essay on cheering charms on my desk next lesson, no less than three feet long. You may leave."

Ginny picked up her book and began to push it into her bag. Amanda jumped to her feet and caught her attention.

"I'll see you later okay. Quidditch practice in like five minutes."

Ginny nodded as Amanda ran from the room pulling James along with her. Sirius was standing with Peter and a moment after they had left Amanda was back in the room pulling him out by his shirt. Ginny laughed as she caught Remus' eye.

"You heading for dinner?"

"I was thinking of, you?"

"I think my stomach would be happy if I eat."

Remus laughed at her reply and she fell into step beside him as they went straight down to the Great Hall. As they entered Ginny spotted Joe sitting on his own but Alice and Peter bumped into her and she grinned. Alice just smiled as she dropped down next to Joe with Peter and moments later Lily was worming her way in next to the boy.

"What's she like. She looks so desperate."

"Joe isn't going to fall for that so I don't know why she bothers."

"No Joe has much better taste."

"You're only saying that because you have the same taste as he does."

Remus shrugged as he dropped into a seat and Ginny sat next to him. She pulled a piece of cod onto her plate and then around it pilled on roast potatoes with runner beans, suede, carrots and sprouts. Remus pulled a face as he put the chicken and chips onto his plate.

"Why sprouts?"

"I like them."

"Are you completely mad?"

"There's nothing wrong with sprouts."

"There's nothing right with them."

She put her fork through one of them quickly putting it to her mouth making a big show about eating it.

"Gin don't that's just sick."

"Its only food, nothing wrong with it."

"Yeah right, your parents have brainwashed you."

"You just don't know what's good for you Remus Lupin."

"Yes I do and sprouts aren't one of them."

She remained silent as he put a piece of broccoli on his plate.

"What so you won't eat sprouts but you'll eat broccoli."

"That's because broccoli is lovely."

"Okay now who's brainwashed?"

She quickly squealed as he threw a piece at her, and it landed right next to her cod.

"Get it off."

"What it's not doing anything."

"Get it off my plate before it makes everything taste bad."

Remus rolled his eyes as he took it off her plate and she grinned at him. He was really close to her now she could smell his shampoo and before he could stop her she slipped her hand into his on the table.

"Thanks sweetie. Now why don't you try one of my sprouts?"

"Not until you eat the broccoli."

She just shrugged and leaning over took a bite out of the thing and pulling a face swallowed it.

"There now you eat the sprout."

She put it on the fork and fed it to him laughing when he crossed his eyes while scrunching up his nose.

"Oh you're a bigger baby than Charlie."

"It's disgusting."

She let it drop as she ate her meal but all the while she was sneaking glances at him. She didn't know what was happening really all she knew was that she enjoyed the time that she got to spend with him. A snort sounded behind her and she watched as Joe walked passed them out of the hall.

"He still isn't over you."

Ginny shrugged and then pulled a wicked grin.

"Didn't think he would be after all I am fabulous."

"And who told you that?"

"Doesn't matter it's the truth."

"I think someone needs to deflate that large head of yours before it takes over."

She quickly threw a sprout at him before swinging her legs out from under the bench and running from the hall. She could hear his footfalls behind hers as she went up the marble staircase and along the corridors.

She decided to chance a look behind and was surprised to find that he wasn't there anymore. Slowing down she came to a stop wondering if maybe he had hidden behind a suit of armour. Before she realised it a strong pair of arms came around her waist and she yelled as she was dragged sideways into an empty classroom.

"Remus let me go."

"Not until I deflate that head of yours."

She began to hit him but found it difficult since her back was against his chest. Wriggling non-stop she managed to turn around so that she was facing him and a smile came to her face. Without realising it she allowed the gap between them to shorten until her lips rested against his.

She could feel his arms tighten around her as she kissed him deeper and he replied. As they stood there she raised her arms around his neck drawing him closer to her. After some time she pulled a little back watching as he did the same licking his lips tenderly.

"Wow."

She couldn't help the smile that came to her lips as his came towards hers. But before he could touch her she stepped backwards watching the curiosity that came over his face.

"Wait one minute mister. I'm not kissing you again."

"And why not?"

"Because the next time I want to kiss you is as your girlfriend."

His eyes widened only slightly and he raised his finger to his lip as if wondering whether he wanted her as a girlfriend. Ginny just smiled wider giving him a pose as he moved closer. His arms went back around her waist and she was pulled close to him. His lips began to descend again and she pulled her head backwards.

"I said –"

"I know what you said, and I'm going to kiss you."

"No not until."

She didn't finish as his lips brushed against hers. As she was about to kiss him back he pulled away and she could make out a small smile on his lips as his eyes sparkled.

"So am I going to have to ask you or are you just going to kiss me."

"You know you really should ask."

His lips were touching hers again and as he tried to move back she placed a hand on his head forcing his lips to stay on hers. However he just spun her and pulled away walking towards the classroom door.

"So you want to come for a walk around the lake?"

"It's getting dark though."

"So a nice romantic walk with my girlfriend is just what I want."

She laughed lightly as she ran to his side slipping her hand into his. She let him lead her out into the grounds to take a short walk together before they headed up to the common room.

Okay so first sorry for the delay. There are just not enough hours in the day lately to get everything done that needs to be done. Secondly … lookie its Remus and Ginny. Hope that makes a few of you happy, more relationships.

Anyway I'll try to post again soon but now I have work and university back on my plate. Seems like summer is over before it really started. But I shall try to post more.

Kris xx