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It took Hermione awhile to recover from the shock that her parents were...gone, but by the time September 1 rolled around, she was her normal cheery self.

"Bye Mrs. Weasley!" The foursome shouted as they boarded the Hogwarts Express, and soon they were zooming through the English countryside on the way to Hogwarts. Ginny decided now was the time for action. She decided if she wanted Harry to know how she felt, she had to talk, not subtly flirt. Harry was too naïve for that. She 'stumbled' on their way into the compartment, dropping her stuff into an empty room by 'accident'. Harry, stayed back to help her pick everything up. So far so good.. Ginny thought. When Harry came into the compartment, he started picking up Ginny's things and stuffing them into her bag. Ginny swiftly moved towards the door and shut it. She didn't want anyone over hearing this.

"Harry.." She began, "There's something I wanted to talk to you about." Harry slowly straightened up and his eyes moved from Ginny to the shut door with a confused look on his face.

"Don't make this any harder than it already is.." Ginny stated, looking at the floor, "And don't interrupt." She sat down on the seat, and Harry sat across from her.

"Gin, is this about Hermione? Because I really am sorry that her parents died.it's just that ever since I got that owl from Hogwarts saying they wanted me as Captain for Gryffindor I."

"Harry it's not that." She said, still staring at the floor. Harry frowned. Ginny took a deep breath and began talking.

"Harry ever since I heard about you, read your name in books, saw pictures of you, and then hearing all about you from Ron, I." she cleared her throat. " I have been rather taken with you.and I really like you.I mean I've liked you my whole life, but it's felt like more than that recently.and I really needed to tell you because I really really want to know if you feel the same way." She finished with a rush. Harry looked at her, first looking surprised, then frowned, then stared at her with his eyes wide. Then he looked away at the wall, apparently in deep thought. He cleared his throat and his cheeks were tinted red when he said, "Gin.have you said anything to your brother about this?"

Ginny was furious. She had just spilled her heart out to him and all he had to say was whether or not Ron knew about this. "Why would he? She replied icily.

Harry was at a loss for words. He stared out the window, then said, "Gin.I really like you.but kind of as a friend, you know? I mean maybe we could be like that someday," His cheeks were bright red now at these words, "But Ron really wouldn't-"

"Who cares about Ron!" Ginny shouted. "Ron doesn't matter in this! Hermione doesn't matter in this! The only people that matter in this are you and me!" "I love you, you bastard!"

Harry looked sincerely taken aback. His face was positively crimson. "Gin," He stuttered. "Can we talk about this some other time? Can I think about this?"

Ginny looked at him disbelievingly. "Harry, what is there to think about? Either say yes or no."

"I - I..I gotta think, Gin!" Harry said, blushing madly. He looked at the floor, then stood up and picked up the rest of Ginny's things on the floor.

"My god!" she said, slumping down onto the seat. Harry zipped up Ginny's bag, and handed it to her. He took her hands into his, looked into her eyes, and said, "I'm sorry." Then he walked off.

Ginny looked after him disbelievingly. Then she slouched against the side of the compartment sighing and saying, "My god.."

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