Chapter 21

Harry walked down the hallway as every worry flashed before him. He turned around a dark corner and saw someone he hadn't seen in years, Cho. She had a strange look on her face. Her lipstick was slightly smeared, and her hair was a bit messy. Harry knew how to put two and two together.

"Cho?" He said.

"Harry, how are you?" She asked.

"Great. Yeah." Harry felt the same nervousness he had felt in his fourth year. He didn't understand. He quickly pushed the thoughts away.

"Sorry. I have to go." She said. Harry thought of whom she might have been with. The only person who was single at this school was Malfoy.

Harry walked to his office and into his room, where Ginny was sleeping on his bed. He sat beside her and kissed her. She woke up and kissed him back. She looked concerned.

"What's wrong, Ginny?" He asked.

"I saw Malfoy snogging some girl. I don't really care, but I think it was Hermione. It was about an hour ago." She said.

"It couldn't be. I was with Hermione an hour ago…I think I know who it is though." Harry told Ginny about seeing Cho and how she looked. Ginny's stomach turned. She hated Cho. She felt she had every right to. "Oh and Ginny, I have something to tell you."

"What is it?" She asked. She felt scared because of his suddenly serious look.

"Ginny, I resigned…from Hogwarts." He said.

"I knew this would happen eventually." She said. "Well, it's not a problem really, we'll just go to Grimmauld place and start our life early.

"Ginny, you should stay here, get your education." Harry said. He hoped she would stay, desperately.

"Harry, I know you want what's best for me, I love that about you." She kissed him. "But you don't always know. If I stay then not only will I not have you to help me with the baby, I'll have the stress of school and people complaining that I'm pregnant. I can't do that, Harry."

"Are you sure?" He asked.

"Yes, Harry. I love you. I can't stay away from you for so long." Ginny said. She held him in her grasp before they went down to tell Luna, Neville and Hermione.

The next day, their trunks were packed when they went to the great hall for breakfast. Harry didn't notice people staring, but apparently Ginny did. He caught his wife looking behind her often, with a worried look. Harry held her closer to comfort her. She was 4 months pregnant and her mind was racing.

Soon, after many goodbyes, Harry and Ginny were boarding the train. They could easily apparate once in Hogsmeade, but Harry wanted to spend time with her, without any worry or interruption. They sat down in a compartment and cuddled for a while before Harry kissed her. Ginny fell back in her seat as Harry struggled to lie on top of her. He relaxed and leaned against her until she cried out and Harry immediately backed off.

"I'm sorry, Gin." He said. He felt so bad for her to have gone through so much. For some reason, he had a certain sense of selflessness around her. She is all that matters, her and the baby.

"It's alright. I hate being pregnant! This is barking mad! Bloody Hell!" Ginny didn't know if she was going to laugh, cry or slap Harry across the face. Emotional issues were not something Ginny was accustom to.

Ginny took the Daily Prophet into her hands and read the title.

"Merlin's beard, he's dead. Dean. Lucius killed him!" She gasped. Harry just looked at her. Dean was always a friend until that time in Diagon Alley. Harry never forgave the bloke after he attacked Ginny. No matter what came over him, Dean's death wasn't to disappointing for Harry, but he pretended to be sad anyway.

"Blimey, poor guy. Must have been horrible for his parents to find out." He said, while trying to hide his slight happiness, he felt bad, truly, but he was glad Dean could never hurt Ginny, or her baby. Ginny started to cry a bit. Harry tried to comfort her. The train ride was not very pleasant.