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I love her.
A/N: I know it takes me awhile to post and I do apologize, but caring for 4 kids and reading well, you get the picture. I post as I can and write when I am inspired. Now on with our story shall we. Toni thanks for bugging me; you know I love you. ~~Minerva.
Chapter 19: Ginny returns to Hogwarts
Harry woke up before Ginny did. Harry looked down at the weight he felt on his chest and smiled as he saw Ginny clutching his shirt tightly. He already had his arm wrapped around her shoulder. He tightened his grip and hugged her. Ginny's eyes flickered open and she looked up and Harry smiled, sighed and put her head back down on Harry's chest. Harry hugged her again and kissed the top of her head. "Ginny, I don't know about you but I am starved. I haven't had anything since breakfast." Harry said softly.
"All right Harry, but just so you know, you are a very comfortable pillow." Ginny said and Harry could hear the smile in her voice. He kissed the top of her head again and they both stretched before they got up.
"Well, since you find me such a comfortable pillow we just might have to see if we can arrange for me to be a pillow for you again." He said as he scooped her into his arms for a proper hug. He also took the time to give her a peck on the forehead.
"Harry?" Ginny asked as she looked up at him. "Why didn't you tell me how you felt about me? Why did I have to find out about it like this? Not that I am complaining, you have always known how I fell about you."
"Well Ginny," Harry started as they held hands and walked out of the room, still very unaware of the adult that was sitting in the corner of the library pretending to read a book and smiling, listening the young teens talk. "I only really just figured out how I felt after I came back here. I did talk to Sirius about it about a week ago; he has been letting me talk his ear off about it. I didn't know really how deeply I felt until Dumbledore pulled that stunt during the test." With that said they were out of the room and Sirius had a huge smile on his face. He would have to let Severus know about this as well, it was only right.
Dinner went on without a hitch and Ginny and Harry seemed to be in their own little world. Albus could see very well what was going on, he had no doubt in his mind, young love was a beautiful thing. Sirius was ginning like a mad man all during dinner, and Ginny and Harry were oblivious to anything that didn't have to do with each other. It seemed that the nap they took before dinner had healed Harry's reserve so much because the one he cared about was so close to him. This intrigued Albus but he would have to find out more about it later. Right now he had to get himself and Ginny back to Hogwarts. They bid everyone goodnight and Harry gave Ginny a peck on the cheek. After Albus and Ginny too the Floo network Harry whipped around and glared at Sirius.
"YOU!! Why did you tell Dumbledore? Do you have any idea how worried I was about Ginny? ANY AT ALL?!?" Harry walked away to the library and flopped down on one of the couches and ran his hand through his hair. "I was terrified, upset and VERY angry."
"Harry, we had to find out what you're capable of. I still doubt we have any true idea since Voldemort wasn't here for you to do anything to him. You are very powerful Harry and we also needed to get an idea of your raw power. We got that, I am sorry you were upset by it. But we just had to find.." Sirius was interrupted.
"Harry James Snape, why didn't you tell me you liked the Weasley girl?" Severus said looking quite sternly at his son.
"I um, well, um, you see, erhm" Harry was a touched scared of what would happen, he knew Severus wouldn't harm him physically, he did look upset though. He was also blushing; he didn't know how to answer the question at all.
"Harry, it's ok, I'm not mad, but I did have to give you a hard time, it wouldn't be me if I didn't. I think it's wonderful, she is a lovely girl all around. Besides, I think you two look adorable together." Severus by this point was absolutely beaming at his son. He really was happy that someone could make Harry happy. That is all any parent wants for their child.
"Harry, I hear and saw the love bug bite someone today, I am happy for you she is a beautiful girl that Ginny. And a Weasley to boot, simply wonderful." She walked briskly to Harry and scooped him into a hug that could almost put a hug from Hagrid to shame.
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As Ginny and Professor Dumbledore separated for the night Ginny to Gryffendor tower. Ginny walked dreamily along to the tower. Halfway there Draco Malfoy had caught up to her, right before she said the password to the fat lady Ron walked up behind her and tickled her. She was barely phased by this.
"Gin, what's wrong, normally you scream bloody murder when I do that" He truly was worried about his sister.
"Ron, nothing could be better in my life right now, I just found out the boy of my dreams loves me the same way. Righteous glory" Ginny started the fat lady nodded and began to swing open.
"Gin, who is he? He better be good to you or else" Ron was furious, how dare anyone have feelings for HIS sister, it was outrageous.
"Oh Ron, calm down, it's Harry. Harry loves me Ron. He all but told me so today. They were testing him and I had to calm him down. He really does love me Ron; I saw it in his eyes. He kissed me too." Ron was immediately calmed down until she said Harry had kissed her. Then he got angry again.
"HE WHAT?" Ron was furious, Harry taking advantage of his little sister, that was NOT going to be happening.
"Ron," she said as she walked through the portrait "Harry only gave me a little kiss on my cheek, don't blow things out of proportion. You know he is a perfect gentleman, he always will be." Hermione who was sitting in the common room hear what Ginny had said about the kiss on the cheek and all and was beaming.
"Harry finally admitted he likes you Ginny?" Hermione couldn't control herself.
"Oh Hermione, he did, he does." With that Hermione grabbed her hand and ran with Ginny up the stairs to the girl's dorm.. Hermione wanted details and she wanted them now. Ron felt better knowing that even Ginny said he was being a perfect gentleman to her, of course he would be, he knew if he wasn't he would have all the Weasley's after him.
Draco smiled and left the shadows of the statue he was hiding behind. He had to write to the Dark Lord. He got back to the Slytherin dorms with no problems at all.
Dear Master,
I write to you because I have some news. I have learned tonight whom Harry Potter holds dearest to his heart. It seems he has fallen in love with Ginny Weasley. I do hope this information is of use to our side of this soon to be war. I am sure I have given you some valuable information.
Your Servant, Draco Malfoy
He then tied the letter to an owl and sent it off.
Voldemort was grinning evilly when he had finished reading the letter. This was excellent information, excellent indeed. He even replied to the letter, which was highly unlike him.
Mr. Malfoy,
The information you have provided is indeed very important. You have proven your loyalty. I shall make sure your father finds out about your loyalty. Your are an asset to my side.
V.
Malfoy could only smile. It was time Harry Potter pay for putting his father in Azkaban. Harry would pay and pay dearly.
A/N: I know it takes me awhile to post and I do apologize, but caring for 4 kids and reading well, you get the picture. I post as I can and write when I am inspired. Now on with our story shall we. Toni thanks for bugging me; you know I love you. ~~Minerva.
Chapter 19: Ginny returns to Hogwarts
Harry woke up before Ginny did. Harry looked down at the weight he felt on his chest and smiled as he saw Ginny clutching his shirt tightly. He already had his arm wrapped around her shoulder. He tightened his grip and hugged her. Ginny's eyes flickered open and she looked up and Harry smiled, sighed and put her head back down on Harry's chest. Harry hugged her again and kissed the top of her head. "Ginny, I don't know about you but I am starved. I haven't had anything since breakfast." Harry said softly.
"All right Harry, but just so you know, you are a very comfortable pillow." Ginny said and Harry could hear the smile in her voice. He kissed the top of her head again and they both stretched before they got up.
"Well, since you find me such a comfortable pillow we just might have to see if we can arrange for me to be a pillow for you again." He said as he scooped her into his arms for a proper hug. He also took the time to give her a peck on the forehead.
"Harry?" Ginny asked as she looked up at him. "Why didn't you tell me how you felt about me? Why did I have to find out about it like this? Not that I am complaining, you have always known how I fell about you."
"Well Ginny," Harry started as they held hands and walked out of the room, still very unaware of the adult that was sitting in the corner of the library pretending to read a book and smiling, listening the young teens talk. "I only really just figured out how I felt after I came back here. I did talk to Sirius about it about a week ago; he has been letting me talk his ear off about it. I didn't know really how deeply I felt until Dumbledore pulled that stunt during the test." With that said they were out of the room and Sirius had a huge smile on his face. He would have to let Severus know about this as well, it was only right.
Dinner went on without a hitch and Ginny and Harry seemed to be in their own little world. Albus could see very well what was going on, he had no doubt in his mind, young love was a beautiful thing. Sirius was ginning like a mad man all during dinner, and Ginny and Harry were oblivious to anything that didn't have to do with each other. It seemed that the nap they took before dinner had healed Harry's reserve so much because the one he cared about was so close to him. This intrigued Albus but he would have to find out more about it later. Right now he had to get himself and Ginny back to Hogwarts. They bid everyone goodnight and Harry gave Ginny a peck on the cheek. After Albus and Ginny too the Floo network Harry whipped around and glared at Sirius.
"YOU!! Why did you tell Dumbledore? Do you have any idea how worried I was about Ginny? ANY AT ALL?!?" Harry walked away to the library and flopped down on one of the couches and ran his hand through his hair. "I was terrified, upset and VERY angry."
"Harry, we had to find out what you're capable of. I still doubt we have any true idea since Voldemort wasn't here for you to do anything to him. You are very powerful Harry and we also needed to get an idea of your raw power. We got that, I am sorry you were upset by it. But we just had to find.." Sirius was interrupted.
"Harry James Snape, why didn't you tell me you liked the Weasley girl?" Severus said looking quite sternly at his son.
"I um, well, um, you see, erhm" Harry was a touched scared of what would happen, he knew Severus wouldn't harm him physically, he did look upset though. He was also blushing; he didn't know how to answer the question at all.
"Harry, it's ok, I'm not mad, but I did have to give you a hard time, it wouldn't be me if I didn't. I think it's wonderful, she is a lovely girl all around. Besides, I think you two look adorable together." Severus by this point was absolutely beaming at his son. He really was happy that someone could make Harry happy. That is all any parent wants for their child.
"Harry, I hear and saw the love bug bite someone today, I am happy for you she is a beautiful girl that Ginny. And a Weasley to boot, simply wonderful." She walked briskly to Harry and scooped him into a hug that could almost put a hug from Hagrid to shame.
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As Ginny and Professor Dumbledore separated for the night Ginny to Gryffendor tower. Ginny walked dreamily along to the tower. Halfway there Draco Malfoy had caught up to her, right before she said the password to the fat lady Ron walked up behind her and tickled her. She was barely phased by this.
"Gin, what's wrong, normally you scream bloody murder when I do that" He truly was worried about his sister.
"Ron, nothing could be better in my life right now, I just found out the boy of my dreams loves me the same way. Righteous glory" Ginny started the fat lady nodded and began to swing open.
"Gin, who is he? He better be good to you or else" Ron was furious, how dare anyone have feelings for HIS sister, it was outrageous.
"Oh Ron, calm down, it's Harry. Harry loves me Ron. He all but told me so today. They were testing him and I had to calm him down. He really does love me Ron; I saw it in his eyes. He kissed me too." Ron was immediately calmed down until she said Harry had kissed her. Then he got angry again.
"HE WHAT?" Ron was furious, Harry taking advantage of his little sister, that was NOT going to be happening.
"Ron," she said as she walked through the portrait "Harry only gave me a little kiss on my cheek, don't blow things out of proportion. You know he is a perfect gentleman, he always will be." Hermione who was sitting in the common room hear what Ginny had said about the kiss on the cheek and all and was beaming.
"Harry finally admitted he likes you Ginny?" Hermione couldn't control herself.
"Oh Hermione, he did, he does." With that Hermione grabbed her hand and ran with Ginny up the stairs to the girl's dorm.. Hermione wanted details and she wanted them now. Ron felt better knowing that even Ginny said he was being a perfect gentleman to her, of course he would be, he knew if he wasn't he would have all the Weasley's after him.
Draco smiled and left the shadows of the statue he was hiding behind. He had to write to the Dark Lord. He got back to the Slytherin dorms with no problems at all.
Dear Master,
I write to you because I have some news. I have learned tonight whom Harry Potter holds dearest to his heart. It seems he has fallen in love with Ginny Weasley. I do hope this information is of use to our side of this soon to be war. I am sure I have given you some valuable information.
Your Servant, Draco Malfoy
He then tied the letter to an owl and sent it off.
Voldemort was grinning evilly when he had finished reading the letter. This was excellent information, excellent indeed. He even replied to the letter, which was highly unlike him.
Mr. Malfoy,
The information you have provided is indeed very important. You have proven your loyalty. I shall make sure your father finds out about your loyalty. Your are an asset to my side.
V.
Malfoy could only smile. It was time Harry Potter pay for putting his father in Azkaban. Harry would pay and pay dearly.