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Chapter 22

Obstacle of Being Hidden Lovers

Ginny looked at the diary on her hand and looked at Harry. The Christmas ball had just finished a couple of hours ago. And now, she was with Harry and all her dreams had finally come true. She was now Harry's girlfriend. After having a fight just last night, Harry talked to her and she found out that Harry also loved her ever since vacation. Things happened too fast after such a long time of waiting. She looked into Harry's green eyes and was contented that he was there with her. She wanted them to stay like this forever but she knew deep inside her heart that many things would come their way to break them apart. But she knew they'd make it through… because they loved each other and they perfectly belonged to each other. Ginny sighed at her thoughts dreamily.

Harry looked at her and placed an arm around Ginny's shoulder. "What's the matter?" He asked Ginny.

"Harry, am I dreaming?" She asked, still unable to believe that she was finally together with Harry.

"No," Harry said, smiling at Ginny. "I'm sure you're not dreaming."

"This is the happiest day of my life," said Ginny, smiling back at Harry. The common room was completely silent except for the crackling fire in the hearthstone. Harry and Ginny were the only Gryffindors left in the common room. Everyone was upstairs on their beds, dreaming of a perfect vacation ahead of them.

"I guess the lucky charm you gave me worked after all!" Harry said, smiling.

"Huh?" Ginny said, looking at Harry questioningly. "What lucky charm?"

Harry took out his pocket watch and handed it to Ginny. "Open it." He said softly.

Ginny opened it and found a green four-leafed clover inside it together with the picture of Harry's parents. "You still kept this?" Ginny asked Harry, looking at the still green clover. "How come it doesn't wither?" She looked amazed to see the clover still green and full of life.

Harry smiled. "I kept it just like you kept the pink flower I gave you." He said. "I placed a charm on it with the help of Hermione so it won't wilt." He added.

"Thanks, Harry," said Ginny, closing the pocket watch and handing it back to Harry.

"For what?" Harry asked.

"For always making things happy around me." Ginny replied.

"That's all I could do to atone for the pain I've caused you all these years," said Harry, looking down.

Ginny lifted Harry's head with her hand and shook her head. "It's okay." She said, smiling at him. "You didn't know that so it's not your fault."

Harry smiled at Ginny. "You're so wonderful, Ginny Weasley." He said, looking at her warm chestnut eyes.

"You too, Harry." Ginny said, smiling back.

"Do you think we can tell Maya?" Harry said, slightly blushing. "About us, I mean."

Ginny looked at Harry and smiled. "Of course we should!" She said. "She's the one who helped us, right?"

"Yeah." Harry nodded.

"I'll tell her tomorrow, first thing in the morning." Ginny said to Harry.

"Umm… so where will you spend your vacation?" Harry asked curiously.

"Mum sent an owl to Ron yesterday afternoon and she said we will all be going home to the Burrow for Christmas." Ginny replied.

"That's great," Harry said but his voice didn't sound happy at all.

"What's wrong, Harry?" Ginny asked, looking at him.

"Nothing much," said Harry. "I'm just upset because you're going to have to leave me. I thought we could spend Christmas together." He explained.

"We could," said Ginny, smiling. "Mum said Hermione and you can come and spend your Christmas with us if you want. Ron already asked Hermione and Hermione was already allowed by her parents since her parents are going to China to have a seminar or something." Ginny continued.

"I would surely love to go too but Professor Dumbledore might not permit me." Harry said, looking sad.

"Mum already sent an owl to Professor Dumbledore to ask his permission." Ginny said, cheering up Harry. "You just have to go to him tomorrow to know if he'll allow you." Ginny said.

"You think he'll allow me?" Harry asked worriedly.

"He must." Ginny said. "Or you're going to miss me so much!" Ginny said, smiling at Harry.

"You're the one who's going to miss me!" Harry said to Ginny.

"I wouldn't," Ginny said, "because I'll be sending you owls every day!" She poked Harry's cheek and smiled.

"I'm going to send lots of owls too." Harry said, grinning.

"And I'll be waiting for them…" Ginny said, smiling softly. "You know something," said Ginny.

"What?" Harry asked.

"I forgot to return to Kyle at the ending of the ball." Ginny said.

"And you regret it?" Harry asked.

"Not at all." Ginny said, beaming. "But I just feel sorry for him… maybe I'll just talk to him tomorrow…" She said, yawning softly.

"You're already sleepy?" Harry asked.

Ginny nodded, her eyes were already half-closed. "Let's go to sleep…" She said sleepily.

Harry smiled. "Okay, sleepyhead." Harry said. "Do I need to carry you to your room?" He asked.

"No need." Ginny answered. "I can walk." Ginny said, slowly standing up, and began walking to the staircase.

"Night, Gin." Harry said, watching Ginny climb the stairs.

Ginny smiled. "Good night, my beloved king…" She said and was gone.

Harry sighed. "Pleasant dreams, my dear queen…" He said softly and went to his own room, wishing that he and Ginny wouldn't need to be sending owls everyday anymore. He wished to go with Ginny and spend his Christmas vacation at the Burrow…

Ginny opened the door gently so she wouldn't wake anybody up. She slowly crept to her closet to change into her sleeping gown. She pulled the blanket of her bed and sat down, looking at the diary on her hand.

"How did everything go?" A voice softly spoke.

Ginny took her wand from her drawer and muttered a single word. The tip of her wand lit up instantly. "Maya?" Ginny said, looking at her best friend, who was sitting on her own bed wearing a blue sleeping gown. "Why are you still awake?" Ginny asked.

Maya grinned at her. "I can't wait to hear your story so I waited for you!" She explained to her best friend. "So you got to tell me already!"

Ginny sighed. "You can't wait for tomorrow, can you?" She asked.

"No." Maya replied. "Suspense would have killed me already." She said.

"Okay then," Ginny said, "even though I'm really very sleepy already…" She placed the diary back to its proper place—her drawer.

"Harry returned it already?" Maya asked.

"Yeah," said Ginny. "We've finally worked out things and I just can't believe it… he said he loved me all along!" Ginny said dreamily.

Maya smiled. "That's great! I knew he loved you but he's stopping himself to," said Maya. "I don't know his reasons but I'm glad he finally told you!" She added.

Ginny smiled back. "We're grateful to you, Maya. Thank you very much!" She went to Maya and gave her a tight hug.

"I'm just doing what a best friend should do." She said to Ginny with a smile.

"I'm also glad for you and Jeff." Ginny said.

"Well, we worked things out too and here we are together again." Maya said happily.

"That's good." Ginny said, returning to her own bed. "I've told you already so can I sleep already?" Ginny asked then yawned. "I can't keep my eyes open anymore… I'm too tired…" She said, lying down her bed.

"Sure." Maya said, lying down on her own bed.

"Thanks, Maya." Ginny said and let her eyes close completely, hoping to dream about Harry.

"Umm… Gin?" Ginny heard Maya say.

"Mhm?" Ginny said, not opening her eyes anymore.

"Are you planning to tell everyone about you and Harry? Maybe Ron or Hermione?" Maya asked.

Ginny immediately sat up and looked at Maya in horror. "No!" She said, trying to lower her voice. "Especially Ron! We can't tell them yet." Ginny said.

"So you haven't told anyone yet?" Maya said.

Ginny softly nodded and said, "Except you of course."

"But why?" asked Maya.

"Because it will come as a shock to everyone so Harry and I agreed that we would tell them when time comes…" Ginny answered.

"So when is that time?" She said, looking at Ginny.

Ginny shrugged. "I don't know actually," said Ginny. "But now is definitely not the time…"

"I understand." Maya said, smiling. "Just imagine the look on Ron's face when he knows about you and Harry… he'll be spitting out fire!" Maya joked.

"Maya!" Ginny scolded. "Don't scare me like that!"

"Just kidding." Maya said, grinning at Ginny. "You go to sleep already."

"Okay," said Ginny. "You too. You go to sleep already." She said and finally she fell into the arms of deep slumber.

Ginny woke up early the next morning to fix up her things.

The door suddenly opened and revealed Hermione.

"Hermione!" Ginny exclaimed. "What's up?" She asked.

Hermione smiled at Ginny. "I'm just so excited about going back to the Burrow! I love that place so much!" Hermione said, her eyes filled with thrill.

"Me too." Ginny agreed, finally closing her trunk. "All set!" She announced happily.

"Good! Let's go downstairs! The others are waiting for us already." Hermione said, waving her wand at Ginny's luggage. "I'll help you with your things then." She smiled helpfully and muttered a charm that sent Ginny's luggage floating.

"Thanks Hermione." Ginny said.

Ginny and Hermione went down to the common room and saw Ron and Maya, waiting for them.

"Where's Harry?" Ginny asked curiously.

"Upstairs." Ron said, grinning. "Already fixing his things. Dumbledore allowed him."

Ginny's heart leaped in joy. "That's wonderful!" She exclaimed happily.

Maya looked at her best friend and whispered to her, "I guess you'll be having another happy vacation, right Gin?"

"You bet I will!" Ginny whispered back, trying to control her emotions or else Ron and Hermione might get a clue about Harry and her.

Harry came down shortly together with his trunk and other stuffs. "At last, I've finished packing!" He announced to everyone. He gave a small smile at Ginny in the corner of his eye.

Ginny smiled back. "Glad you could come, Harry." She said, her eyes told Harry that she was very glad.

"I'm also glad I could." Harry said, his heart doing another flip.

The five went downstairs already to wait for the horseless carriages that would bring them to Hogsmeade station.

At the entrance hall, the whole place was crowded with all the students waiting for the carriages.

"Ginny, can I talk to you for a moment?"

Ginny turned around and saw Kyle.

"Umm…" She said, looking sideways at Harry.

Harry gave her a small nod, telling her that it was okay.

"Sure." She finally answered and followed Kyle towards a less crowded place.

"I just wanted to say happy vacation to you." Kyle said, smiling at Ginny.

"Kyle," said Ginny. "I'm sorry if I left you last night…I—"

"I understand you." Kyle interrupted, forcing a smile. "I know how you feel and… I know you have already decided."

Ginny looked into Kyle's eyes, it was filled with sadness. "I'm sorry…" Ginny whispered, feeling deeply sorry for him.

"Don't worry Gin," said Kyle. "I won't bother you anymore… because I know you love someone else."

"Thank you, Kyle." Ginny said, a relieved smile on her lips. "You're a real friend."

"I hope we're still friends, though," said Kyle, reaching out his hand to Ginny.

Ginny shook his hand gently and smiled warmly. "Of course. We're still friends."

Kyle smiled back. "I'm glad to hear that." Kyle said. "Good-bye, Ginny." He said, turning his back at Ginny.

"Good-bye." Ginny said as she watched Kyle disappear in the crowd.

Ginny returned to Harry and the others afterwards.

"So?" Harry asked Ginny.

"He already knew that I have decided…" said Ginny.

"And?"

"He understood me that's why he said it's better if we just stayed friends," said Ginny.

"I see." Harry said, looking down. Thank you Kyle for giving me Ginny, Harry thought. Don't worry, I'll take good care of her…

"Harry? What are you thinking?" Ginny asked, looking into Harry's eyes.

"Nothing, Gin." Harry said, smiling. "I'm just happy."

Ginny smiled. "I'm happy too." She said.

"We're already going to arrive at King's Cross Station after an hour!" Hermione exclaimed excitedly.

"You sound too excited about it." Ron said, looking at Hermione.

"I am excited about it!" Hermione said. "Imagine, it will be my first Christmas at the Burrow!" She smiled at Ron. "I can't wait any longer!" She exclaimed.

Harry sighed as he continued to look at Ron and Hermione talk. He looked at the vacant seat beside him and sighed again. If only Ginny were here… Harry thought sadly, remembering what Ginny told him back at Hogsmeade station.

"Harry, you'd understand if I sit at the other compartment with Maya and my other classmates, wouldn't you?" Ginny told Harry. "I don't want Ron to be suspicious about me sitting with you guys."

Harry sighed as she remembered Ginny's words. Why did he have to suffer like this? Ginny was already his girlfriend but they couldn't even sit together. Of course, Harry understood Ginny's point but he wished he could already talk to Ron about his relationship with Ginny. He looked at the window, still depressed. The whole place was already dark and the sky was filled with stars. He stood up suddenly, a new idea brightening his mind. If Ginny can't come here, I'll be the one to go to her, Harry thought, opening the compartment door.

"I'll just go get something to eat," said Harry, excusing himself to Ron and Hermione.

"Don't forget to get us something to eat too!" Ron called out after Harry closed the compartment door.

Harry walked down the corridor and looked for Ginny. Finally, he found her compartment and knocked gently.

The compartment door opened revealing Ginny, Maya and two other girls Harry hadn't seen before. The two girls looked surprised to see Harry standing in front of their very compartment.

"Umm… can I talk to Ginny for a while?" Harry asked, feeling awkward under the gaze of the two girls.

Ginny looked at Harry sharply as if to say 'I told you that you mustn't come here!'

"Ginny, Harry wants to talk to you." Maya repeated to her friend.

Ginny slowly stood up and sighed. "Okay." She said and went outside.

Harry thanked Maya and followed Ginny into an empty compartment.

Ginny closed the compartment door after Harry entered. "So what are you going to tell me?" Ginny asked curiously, looking at Harry with a smile. "I told you that you mustn't come to me while were aboard the train." She reminded but she didn't sound angry at all.

"I can't help it." Harry said. "Seeing Ron and Hermione together is a torture for me. I wish I could also be with you." He said, looking at Ginny with a trace of longing.

Ginny wanted to scold Harry but she just couldn't resist his eyes—those very eyes that made her weak. "You know I should be scolding you for coming to see me but," Ginny paused and smiled at Harry. "I'm really glad you came to see me…" She said softly.

"Me too." Harry said, kissing her softly on her forehead. "I'm glad that I saw you already…"

Ginny smiled at Harry. "I guess I won't be returning to my compartment anymore." She said.

"Good," said Harry. "I'm staying here with you then."

Ginny sighed in surrender. "Guess I can't do anything to stop you from staying, can I?" She said, smiling at Harry.

"Nope. You can't make me go away." Harry said, grinning at Ginny. "So you're stuck with me for the rest of our trip!" He said happily, sitting down.

Ginny sat on the seat in front of Harry and looked at him. "And what if Ron and Hermione go looking for you?" Ginny asked.

"They wouldn't 'cause they're too busy with each other…" Harry said with a grin. "And if they find us, well… I'll be telling them already about us!" Harry said, looking pleased at the horror in Ginny's face.

"You wouldn't!" Ginny said.

"I'm serious," said Harry, grinning at Ginny. He loved the way Ginny's eyes went big with panic.

"You're serious?!" Ginny gasped, looking at Harry.

Harry's grin grew wider. "Okay, I was just joking!" Harry said, afraid that Ginny would burst into tears any minute.

Ginny sighed in relief. "You just scared the life out of me Harry Potter!" She said, trying to relax herself.

Harry sat beside Ginny and placed a comforting arm around her shoulder. "I'm sorry Gin." Harry said. "But when will we tell them then?" Harry asked Ginny.

"I know you can't wait to tell them—I mean, me too. I want them to know about us already but," Ginny paused and looked into Harry's eyes. "Ron will surely be paranoid about it. He'll be worried about Voldemort and he'll say that I'm too young and everything… You know how he acts as a big brother towards me," said Ginny, looking apologetically at Harry. "We have to wait…"

Harry sighed. He knew Ron all right. And Ginny was right. Ron would surely worry if he would know that her sister was having a relationship with his best friend—Harry Potter. To think that they even kept it from him. And he couldn't afford to lose Ron's friendship. But he also couldn't afford to lose the girl he loved the most… Harry felt confusion looming over his mind. He looked at Ginny and finally said, "I guess you're right."

"Thank you for understanding, Harry." Ginny said with a small smile then looked outside the window. "Oh look! We've arrived!" She announced as the train began to slow down and finally halted.

Harry and Ginny met Ron and Hermione as they walked through the corridors.

"Harry!" Ron said. "At last we found you! So where's the food?" Ron asked, looking at Harry.

"Umm… the food?" Harry said looking guiltily, trying to look away from Ron.

"Don't tell me you forgot it?!" Ron said, looking a bit horrified.

"Sort of." Harry said with an apologetic smile on his lips. He looked sideways at Ginny and smiled.

"I think we should be getting off the train already," said Ginny, changing the subject.

"Come on, Ron. Gin's right." Hermione said, pulling her boyfriend by the wrist.

"Hermione—you don't need to—pull me!!!" Ron's voice filled the corridors.

After Ron and Hermione disappeared, Ginny looked at Harry's eyes suspiciously. "Food?" She said.

"I used that as an excuse to see you." Harry said, smiling at Ginny.

"Very clever, Harry." Ginny said, smiling back then walked off to follow Ron and Hermione. "And next time, try to get food, okay?" Ginny added, half-giggling.

"At last! We're finally home!" Ginny said, looking out of the window of the Ministry car as the view of the Burrow became visible.

The car finally pulled into a stop and the Weasleys together with Harry and Hermione went down. Everyone was busy unloading their respective bags and other stuffs.

"Now, now." Mrs. Weasley said. "You go up to your rooms and I'll call you up for dinner." She smiled at Hermione and Harry. "I think you already know where you're going to sleep, right?" She said to them.

"Yes, Mrs. Weasley." Harry and Hermione answered together.

Harry and Ron went upstairs to Ron's room while the two girls hurried to Ginny's room.

As soon as everyone had finished unpacking their stuffs, Harry, Ron, Hermione and Ginny went downstairs to help prepare dinner.

"Hi Mum!" Ron greeted his mother as they stepped into the kitchen. "Need any help?" He asked.

"You can start setting the table, dear." Mrs. Weasley replied, mixing the soup. "We'll just wait for your father and brother to arrive so we can eat dinner." She added, looking at the clock which pointed to the word 'traveling'.

Ron nodded and the four started setting the table.

"Molly, I'm home!" Mr. Weasley said, opening the door. Percy was beside his father, looking the same as always.

"How's the work in the Ministry, Dad?" Ginny asked, giving his father a kiss on the cheek.

"Well, same as always. We got ten raids today but it's not that complicated." He answered, patting Ginny's head gently. "And how was school?" He asked the four teenagers.

"We have lots of homeworks even though we're on vacation!" Ron complained.

"But we had fun most of the time." Ginny answered with a smile.

"I'm glad the two of you could stay here," said Mr. Weasley, smiling at Hermione and Harry.

"We're glad too, Mr. Weasley." Hermione said with a small smile.

"Fred! George!" Mrs. Weasley called out for the twins, who were still up in their room. "Will you stop those noises already and come down here! We're going to have dinner already!" She shouted.

Shortly, the whole Weasley family, Harry and Hermione started having their dinner. Harry was again trapped with thousands of questions from Mr. Weasley. ("Arthur! Harry's eating!" Mrs. Weasley would scold him. Then she would turn to Harry and say, "Go on Harry. Finish your dinner.")

After dinner (Mrs. Weasley insisted that they should rest instead of help her with the dishes), the four went outside of the house to have a little stargazing before sleeping. The four sat down on the front bench, looking up at the black sky.

"So, do you think we could go to the village tomorrow morning to have a look at the shops there?" Ron asked them as he continued to look up at the star-filled sky.

"That's a great idea!" Ginny said brightly. "I always loved to go see the Muggle shops there. We can buy our Christmas presents there!" She added, smiling.

"That will be fun!" Harry agreed. "I can get your dad a Muggle stuff he'll surely like."

Hermione smiled. "So we'll be getting Muggle stuffs for everyone?" She asked, looking a little disappointed with the idea.

"Maybe we can also go to Diagon Alley the next day after tomorrow to get magical presents," suggested Ron. "I'm sure you want to give your parents something from our world." He smiled.

Hermione nodded. "Yes, and I would also like to check out a book Professor McGonagall advised me to read." She said.

"Hermione!" Ron grumbled. "Can't you even stop thinking about school?!"

Hermione grinned. "Sorry, I can't." She said, patting Ron's cheek. "So what will you get me for Christmas?" She asked Ron excitedly.

"And why do you want to know?" Ron said, looking at her.

"Just curious…" Hermione said, smiling like a kid playing innocent.

Ginny tapped Harry's shoulder and leaned forward to his ear. "Let's walk around. I want to leave the two alone." Ginny whispered to Harry.

Harry nodded and stood up silently. He followed Ginny, who was walking towards the riverbank.

"Hey Gin!" Ron called out. "Where are you going?"

"We're going to have a stroll!" Ginny replied and she disappeared in the dark. "Don't worry, we'll be back soon!" She added.

Ron looked back at Hermione and grinned. "As I was saying, I won't tell you because it's a surprise!" He said.

"Come on Ron!" Hermione insisted. "You're so childish! You can tell me already!" She said, pouting.

"Ah, stop bothering me!" Ron said, still wearing a smile on his lips. "Let's go to sleep." He said, standing up.

"I won't go to sleep until you tell me!" Hermione said, also standing up. Her face was really determined to know but she was also smiling.

"Then… okay." Ron finally said.

"You'll tell me already?!" Hermione said, her voice was hopeful and excited.

Ron smiled at her. "No." Ron said.

"Then I wouldn't move from this spot until you tell me." Hermione said, smirking at Ron.

Ron smirked back and suddenly scooped Hermione from the ground she was standing on.

"Ron!" Hermione exclaimed. "Put me down this very instant!" She said but her face said the opposite. She looked pretty happy.

Ron continued to walk back to the Burrow, Hermione still in his arms. "If you won't move from that spot then I'll just have to carry you to your room." Ron said, smiling at Hermione.

"You're so stubborn, Ronald Weasley." Hermione said, her arms wrapping around Ron's neck.

"Same to you," said Ron, looking down at Hermione. "And that's why I love you so much." He added as they entered the Burrow.

While Ron and Hermione were teasing each other back there, Harry and Ginny were sitting on the swings by the riverbank. Both of them were looking up at the sky above them.

"You know I'm jealous of Ron and Hermione." Harry told Ginny, not taking his eyes off the starry sky.

"Harry… I'm sorry." Ginny said softly, looking down at the ground.

"It's okay, Gin." Harry said, looking at Ginny. "I just wish our relationship could be as easy and carefree as theirs."

"I know." Ginny said. "I also wish we could have that kind of relationship…"

"But I'm still happy because we're together." Harry said, trying to lighten the mood. "I'm sorry if I keep on repeating the same thing since yesterday…"

Ginny smiled and shook her head softly. "Never mind. Let's just hope we have a great day tomorrow." She said.

Harry smiled and stood up. "I think we should go to sleep already then." Harry said. "We don't want to go to the village with swollen eyes, do we?" He said, offering his hand to Ginny.

Ginny smiled and took Harry's hand. "Let's go then." She said and together they walked back to the Burrow, hand in hand.

"Mum," Ron said to Mrs. Weasley. "We'll be going now. We're going to check out the village. We'll be back for lunch."

"Okay, Ron." Mrs. Weasley said. "Just be careful." She reminded them and they were off.

The four arrived at the village after a short walk.

"Let's check out the bookstore here!" Ginny said excitedly. "I heard they have new books for sale." She told them.

"Okay," said Hermione. And so the four headed to the shop on the far end of the village.

Ginny began scanning through the rows of books piled on the shelves. She took out a thick red book out of the lower shelf and went to the counter to pay for it.

"Hey Gin!" Harry said, standing next to her. "What did you buy?" He asked curiously, looking at the bag Ginny was holding.

"Another Muggle book," answered Ginny, smiling at Harry.

Harry smiled at Ginny. "You just can't get enough of them, can you?" He said.

"I'm addicted to them!" Ginny said merrily. She noticed that Ron and Hermione weren't around the bookstore anymore. "Where did they go?" She asked.

"Ron went with Hermione to check out the other shops." Harry said. "They said they'll just meet us back at the ice cream parlor after two hours."

"You mean the ice cream parlor Ron pointed a while ago?" asked Ginny as they went out of the bookstore.

"Yeah, that one." Harry said. "Want me to carry that for you?" Harry asked, looking at the bag on Ginny's hand.

Ginny smiled. "No, thanks. I can carry it." She said then began looking around at the shops. "I don't usually come here so I'm not familiar around here…" Ginny said, looking amazed at the different shops. She suddenly saw a weird shop with lots of weird stuffs. "What's that store selling?" Ginny asked, pointing the weird-looking store to Harry.

Harry looked at the direction Ginny was pointing. "That's a sports shop." He answered. "It's like a Quidditch shop in Hogsmeade." Harry explained further.

Ginny's eyes sparkled. "Really?!" She said excitedly. "Let's try out that store, Harry!" She said, running towards it. She didn't notice a boy walking nearby that she crashed straight into him. Ginny fell on top of the boy.

Harry immediately rushed to Ginny. "Gin, are you all right?" Harry asked worriedly, taking Ginny's bag, which was lying on the floor.

Ginny slowly opened her eyes and looked at Harry. "I think so." She said, sitting up and rubbing her head.

"Do you mind getting off me?" The boy under Ginny said, smiling softly at her.

"Oh! I'm terribly sorry!" Ginny said, immediately standing up as she felt herself blushing furiously. She held out her hand to the boy to help him get up.

The boy took Ginny's hand and stood up slowly.

Ginny looked at the boy and examined his face. He looked the same age as Harry and he was smart-looking. He had dark brown hair and matching dark brown eyes. He was wearing a very friendly smile that made him look more attractive. "You've got blood on your forehead!" Ginny said, taking out her handkerchief and handing it to him.

The boy took it gratefully and wiped the blood. "I'm sorry too. I wasn't looking to where I was going." The boy said to Ginny, smiling apologetically.

Ginny shook her head, looking guilty. "No, it's my fault." She said. "I shouldn't be running around here like that… I'm pretty sorry."

"That's all right." He answered, giving an assuring smile. "But next time you must be more careful, you might hurt yourself next time."

"Thanks. Don't worry I'll be more careful from now on." Ginny said, smiling.

"May I know your name?" He asked Ginny.

"I'm Ginny Weasley." Ginny told him.

"Your name's very pretty." He said, smiling. "Just like you." He added.

Ginny slightly blushed at his compliment.

"Is he your friend?" The boy asked, looking at Harry.

Harry looked at the boy. Somehow, he didn't feel comfortable with the boy's presence.

"He's my…" Ginny paused. What would she say?

"I'm Harry Potter." Harry said, offering his hand to the boy.

"I'm Tommy Fisher." The boy said, shaking Harry's hand for a while. "That's a nice bracelet you have there," He turned to talk to Ginny again, looking at the silver bracelet around Ginny's right wrist.

Harry immediately felt a sort of electricity run through his body the moment he touched Tommy. What's with this boy? Harry asked in his mind curiously.

"I guess it's a very special bracelet…" Tommy said, looking into Ginny's eyes.

"It is," said Ginny, smiling warmly.

"Take care of it, Ginny… take care of it very well…" Tommy said, smiling back kindly.

Ginny looked at him, a little puzzled. "I will." She said, looking into his eyes curiously.

"You from here?" He asked, looking away from Ginny.

"No," said Ginny quickly, forgetting the puzzlement she had a while ago. "We're living on the other village." She added.

"I see," said Tommy. "I'm not from here either." He smiled. "Well, I must be going. See you around." He said and turned around.

"See you around." Ginny said, smiling as she waved her hand.

"By the way," Tommy turned again and looked at Ginny, a smile on his lips. "You should smile often. You look cuter when you smile." And he was gone.

A/N: Hahahaha!!!! At last! Well, I'm finished so it's your turn! Please review!!!! Another threat to their love life? Who is this guy? Actually, I don't know myself who he is… hehehe just joking. Of course I know but I won't tell you… Just review okay?