AN: Wow! Sixth chapter already. We're almost at double digits. Anyways,
school is hectic as ever. We have exams coming up, and I was out sick the
other day. I still don't feel great, but. oh well. On with the story!
Chapter 6:
Brown Eyed Girl
( Van Morrison )
Hey where did we go, days when the rains came?
Down in the hollow, playin' a new game
Laughing and a running hey, hey! Skipping and a jumping
In the misty morning fog with our hearts a thumpin' and you ...
My brown eyed girl
You, my brown eyed girl
Whatever happened to Tuesday and so slow?
Going down the old mine with a transistor radio
Standing in the sunlight laughing, hiding behind a rainbow's wall
Slipping and sliding, baby, all along the water fall, with you ...
My brown eyed girl
You, my brown eyed girl
Do you remember when we used to sing?
Sha la la la la la la la la la la te da
Sha la la la la la la la la la la te da
... la te da
So hard to find my way, now that I'm all on my own
I saw you just the other day, my, how you have grown!
Cast my memory back there, Lord, sometimes I'm overcome thinking 'bout
Making love in the green grass, behind the stadium with you ...
My brown eyed girl
You, my brown eyed girl
Do you remember when we used to sing?
Sha la la la la la la la la la la te da
Sha la la la la la la la la la la te da
Sha la la la la la la la la la la te da
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ (AN: It's now sometime in the beginning of September. Let's say September third, and that Ginny's birthday will be September fifth. I think they all go to school around September thirtieth or so.) Harry and Ginny walked slowly up to the Burrow, basking in the warmth of the day, and the feeling of giving and receiving love. Harry opened the back door to the Burrow, and Ginny walked in first, Harry trailing behind her.
The pair were still holding hands when they walked into the kitchen, where everyone else was making lunch. Fred and George noticed first, and decided to give their two cents worth.
"Harry, Ginny, what were YOU two doing out there so long?" Fred said (AN: HA! Cheesy, I know.).
"You look pretty cosy." George commented.
"That's new", said Ron, giving Harry a Look that said, 'we'll talk later'.
Both teens blushed slightly, then shrugged, and let go of eachothers' hands to prepare their own lunches. Harry sat next to Ron at the table, and Ginny sat across from Harry, next to Hermione.
"No foostsie, you hear?" Fred joked.
"Now, now, Fred, you wouldn't be implying that our baby sister and Harry would get up to any. mischief, would you?" George said, wearing a look of feigned innocence.
"Well, at least, not while I'm around." Fred, winked, and grinned.
Ginny and Harry blushed at the insinuation, and went on with their conversations. Ginny and Hermione were talking about school, Hermione having started the discussion.
Ron was looking at Hermione and muttering, 'bloody nutters', and rolling his eyes. That said, he looked over at Harry, and the two engaged in conversation about going to Diagon Alley.
Ginny and Hermione soon joined in their chatting. The group all needed to go to get school supplies and new robes, the group had had a growth spurt over summer. Ginny's had grown a bit too short. Hermione had grown taller, just barely, but wanted to get new robes anyways.
Ron had grown taller since last year, towering over six feet tall. He needed new robes as well, but didn't like shopping for them. With Harry, the same held true, he had grown since last year, and was also a bit over six feet. He didn't like shopping either.
Mrs. Weasley heard their topic of discussion, and told them they could go to Diagon Alley tomorrow. With this news, the group finished lunch, and clattered upstairs to make lists. Harry and Ron went up to Ron's room, while Hermione and Ginny went to Ginny's room.
Once upstairs, the door firmly shut, Ron then whirled on Harry. "What is going on with you and my sister? And don't say nothing, Harry, cause I know it's something."
"I wouldn't have said nothing. Because, something is going on, now. We're. together, I guess. I-I-I love her." Harry said.
Ron stood silently for a moment. And longer. And longer.
"Well say something!" Harry said.
"I knew." Ron said simply. "I, I guess I could just tell. I just now am coming to terms with it. Just don't hurt her."
"I won't. Never." Harry stated firmly, surprised he had gotten off this easily.
"I know what you're thinking. You want to know why I'm not going into overprotective big brother mode. (Harry nodded.) Well, I knew that no matter what I said, it wouldn't make a difference. So I'll learn to deal with it." Ron said.
Harry was surprised at this sudden newfound amount of maturity about the situation, but decided not to push his luck. "Thanks." Was all Harry said.
"Now," said Ron, "I happen to know that a certain red-headed sister of mine's birthday is coming up. Do you have any ideas?"
"Erm, yes actually. I was thinking I'd get her." And with that, they continued to discuss birthday present possibilities for Ginny.
Harry and Ron stayed upstairs talking for a while, then went downstairs for Mrs. Weasley's delicious dinner.
After dinner, the group trooped into the living room. Ron and Hermione sat down to play a game of wizard's chess together, and Harry and Ginny went over to sit together on the couch. Ginny sat down on Harry's lap and leaned against him, and felt his arms wrap around her waist.
They sat there for awhile talking, until it was around 10:00 pm, and Mrs. Weasley came into the room to tell them to go to bed, as they would have to have an early start tomorrow. She smiled, looking over at the couch Harry and Ginny were sitting together on. When she went over to tell them it was bedtime, she noticed they were asleep. They looked adorable, but. Mrs. Weasley walked over and gently shook Harry, who woke up and blinked owlishly.
He then blushed, but it faded in a moment as he realized it was alright for them to be like this, they were.together. He whispered into Ginny's ear, and she mumbled, then woke. Mrs. Weasley smiled, then left the room as they both walked up the stairs. Hermione and Ron followed soon after.
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The next morning, Harry and Ron were awoken by Mrs.Weasley at 8:00. They yawned, then headed downstairs after changing. When they got to the kitch, the girls were already there, and were putting food onto their plates.
Generally, the kitchen was quiet besides the clanking of forks and plates, and a bit of conversation. After all, it was still early.
After breakfast, the Weasley family, plus Harry and Hermione, minus Mr. Weasley and Percy, crowded around the fireplace to Floo to Diagon Alley. Harry went after Ginny, who said she would go before him to make sure he wouldn't get lost (AN: Since we all know he is a world-class Flooer. Just kidding.). Ginny came out in The Leaky Cauldron, and waited impatiently for Harry to show up.
He did, about two minutes later, and came covered in dust, clutching his glasses in his hand. Ginny fought to cover a laugh as he spit out ash.
Harry noticed this and said, "At least this time I came out in the right place!"
After Ginny calmed down some, she nodded, and brushed Harry's bangs off his forehead, which had ash on it. They waited for the rest to come, and corwded together with everyone else.
"Alright," said Mrs. Weasley, "I have to go to Gringott's, and get money. Then, I think we should all go to Madam Malkin's together to get new robes. Then, I will let you all go off your separate ways, with partners, mind you, so I can finish my errands."
Everyone nodded their assessment, and went to Gringott's together. They went to Madam Malkin's Robes For All Occasions, and each bought new school robes, and a set of dress robes each.
Ron got dark blue (not navy) robes, no lace, Harry got a set of green ones (They look perfect with your eyes, dear!" Mrs. Weasley exclaimed), Hermione a set of pale blue robes, and Ginny got a silvery robe.
Harry, Ginny, Ron and Hermione then left to go get school books together. They walked four abroad, but held their significant other's hands. Harry offered Ginny his old school books, so Ginny just went along for the ride, while Hermione eagerly checked shelf after shelf after getting her school books.
After getting their school books, Ron and Harry left the shop, saying they were going to Quality Quidditch Supplies, and Ginny stayed at the book shop with Hermione, looking at and Astronomy book.
Little did they know, Harry and Ron were actually going to get Ginny's birthday presents. They both knew ahead of time what they were getting her, so they made their purchases relatively quickly. Using Harry's Talkamajigger, they contacted the girls and said they would meet at Florean Fortescue's for ice cream.
After ice-cream, the Weasley clan plus extras went home, tired from shopping, but happy nonetheless.
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AN: Sorry, it ended kinda quickly, but I have to go! Tutoring awaits! Find out what Ginny gets next...
Thank you to all my reviewers!
~Eliel Radragon~
Chapter 6:
Brown Eyed Girl
( Van Morrison )
Hey where did we go, days when the rains came?
Down in the hollow, playin' a new game
Laughing and a running hey, hey! Skipping and a jumping
In the misty morning fog with our hearts a thumpin' and you ...
My brown eyed girl
You, my brown eyed girl
Whatever happened to Tuesday and so slow?
Going down the old mine with a transistor radio
Standing in the sunlight laughing, hiding behind a rainbow's wall
Slipping and sliding, baby, all along the water fall, with you ...
My brown eyed girl
You, my brown eyed girl
Do you remember when we used to sing?
Sha la la la la la la la la la la te da
Sha la la la la la la la la la la te da
... la te da
So hard to find my way, now that I'm all on my own
I saw you just the other day, my, how you have grown!
Cast my memory back there, Lord, sometimes I'm overcome thinking 'bout
Making love in the green grass, behind the stadium with you ...
My brown eyed girl
You, my brown eyed girl
Do you remember when we used to sing?
Sha la la la la la la la la la la te da
Sha la la la la la la la la la la te da
Sha la la la la la la la la la la te da
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ (AN: It's now sometime in the beginning of September. Let's say September third, and that Ginny's birthday will be September fifth. I think they all go to school around September thirtieth or so.) Harry and Ginny walked slowly up to the Burrow, basking in the warmth of the day, and the feeling of giving and receiving love. Harry opened the back door to the Burrow, and Ginny walked in first, Harry trailing behind her.
The pair were still holding hands when they walked into the kitchen, where everyone else was making lunch. Fred and George noticed first, and decided to give their two cents worth.
"Harry, Ginny, what were YOU two doing out there so long?" Fred said (AN: HA! Cheesy, I know.).
"You look pretty cosy." George commented.
"That's new", said Ron, giving Harry a Look that said, 'we'll talk later'.
Both teens blushed slightly, then shrugged, and let go of eachothers' hands to prepare their own lunches. Harry sat next to Ron at the table, and Ginny sat across from Harry, next to Hermione.
"No foostsie, you hear?" Fred joked.
"Now, now, Fred, you wouldn't be implying that our baby sister and Harry would get up to any. mischief, would you?" George said, wearing a look of feigned innocence.
"Well, at least, not while I'm around." Fred, winked, and grinned.
Ginny and Harry blushed at the insinuation, and went on with their conversations. Ginny and Hermione were talking about school, Hermione having started the discussion.
Ron was looking at Hermione and muttering, 'bloody nutters', and rolling his eyes. That said, he looked over at Harry, and the two engaged in conversation about going to Diagon Alley.
Ginny and Hermione soon joined in their chatting. The group all needed to go to get school supplies and new robes, the group had had a growth spurt over summer. Ginny's had grown a bit too short. Hermione had grown taller, just barely, but wanted to get new robes anyways.
Ron had grown taller since last year, towering over six feet tall. He needed new robes as well, but didn't like shopping for them. With Harry, the same held true, he had grown since last year, and was also a bit over six feet. He didn't like shopping either.
Mrs. Weasley heard their topic of discussion, and told them they could go to Diagon Alley tomorrow. With this news, the group finished lunch, and clattered upstairs to make lists. Harry and Ron went up to Ron's room, while Hermione and Ginny went to Ginny's room.
Once upstairs, the door firmly shut, Ron then whirled on Harry. "What is going on with you and my sister? And don't say nothing, Harry, cause I know it's something."
"I wouldn't have said nothing. Because, something is going on, now. We're. together, I guess. I-I-I love her." Harry said.
Ron stood silently for a moment. And longer. And longer.
"Well say something!" Harry said.
"I knew." Ron said simply. "I, I guess I could just tell. I just now am coming to terms with it. Just don't hurt her."
"I won't. Never." Harry stated firmly, surprised he had gotten off this easily.
"I know what you're thinking. You want to know why I'm not going into overprotective big brother mode. (Harry nodded.) Well, I knew that no matter what I said, it wouldn't make a difference. So I'll learn to deal with it." Ron said.
Harry was surprised at this sudden newfound amount of maturity about the situation, but decided not to push his luck. "Thanks." Was all Harry said.
"Now," said Ron, "I happen to know that a certain red-headed sister of mine's birthday is coming up. Do you have any ideas?"
"Erm, yes actually. I was thinking I'd get her." And with that, they continued to discuss birthday present possibilities for Ginny.
Harry and Ron stayed upstairs talking for a while, then went downstairs for Mrs. Weasley's delicious dinner.
After dinner, the group trooped into the living room. Ron and Hermione sat down to play a game of wizard's chess together, and Harry and Ginny went over to sit together on the couch. Ginny sat down on Harry's lap and leaned against him, and felt his arms wrap around her waist.
They sat there for awhile talking, until it was around 10:00 pm, and Mrs. Weasley came into the room to tell them to go to bed, as they would have to have an early start tomorrow. She smiled, looking over at the couch Harry and Ginny were sitting together on. When she went over to tell them it was bedtime, she noticed they were asleep. They looked adorable, but. Mrs. Weasley walked over and gently shook Harry, who woke up and blinked owlishly.
He then blushed, but it faded in a moment as he realized it was alright for them to be like this, they were.together. He whispered into Ginny's ear, and she mumbled, then woke. Mrs. Weasley smiled, then left the room as they both walked up the stairs. Hermione and Ron followed soon after.
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The next morning, Harry and Ron were awoken by Mrs.Weasley at 8:00. They yawned, then headed downstairs after changing. When they got to the kitch, the girls were already there, and were putting food onto their plates.
Generally, the kitchen was quiet besides the clanking of forks and plates, and a bit of conversation. After all, it was still early.
After breakfast, the Weasley family, plus Harry and Hermione, minus Mr. Weasley and Percy, crowded around the fireplace to Floo to Diagon Alley. Harry went after Ginny, who said she would go before him to make sure he wouldn't get lost (AN: Since we all know he is a world-class Flooer. Just kidding.). Ginny came out in The Leaky Cauldron, and waited impatiently for Harry to show up.
He did, about two minutes later, and came covered in dust, clutching his glasses in his hand. Ginny fought to cover a laugh as he spit out ash.
Harry noticed this and said, "At least this time I came out in the right place!"
After Ginny calmed down some, she nodded, and brushed Harry's bangs off his forehead, which had ash on it. They waited for the rest to come, and corwded together with everyone else.
"Alright," said Mrs. Weasley, "I have to go to Gringott's, and get money. Then, I think we should all go to Madam Malkin's together to get new robes. Then, I will let you all go off your separate ways, with partners, mind you, so I can finish my errands."
Everyone nodded their assessment, and went to Gringott's together. They went to Madam Malkin's Robes For All Occasions, and each bought new school robes, and a set of dress robes each.
Ron got dark blue (not navy) robes, no lace, Harry got a set of green ones (They look perfect with your eyes, dear!" Mrs. Weasley exclaimed), Hermione a set of pale blue robes, and Ginny got a silvery robe.
Harry, Ginny, Ron and Hermione then left to go get school books together. They walked four abroad, but held their significant other's hands. Harry offered Ginny his old school books, so Ginny just went along for the ride, while Hermione eagerly checked shelf after shelf after getting her school books.
After getting their school books, Ron and Harry left the shop, saying they were going to Quality Quidditch Supplies, and Ginny stayed at the book shop with Hermione, looking at and Astronomy book.
Little did they know, Harry and Ron were actually going to get Ginny's birthday presents. They both knew ahead of time what they were getting her, so they made their purchases relatively quickly. Using Harry's Talkamajigger, they contacted the girls and said they would meet at Florean Fortescue's for ice cream.
After ice-cream, the Weasley clan plus extras went home, tired from shopping, but happy nonetheless.
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AN: Sorry, it ended kinda quickly, but I have to go! Tutoring awaits! Find out what Ginny gets next...
Thank you to all my reviewers!
~Eliel Radragon~
