Chapter 9- Passion
Harry waited. A lump was in his throat and his heart was pounding. He cleared his throat as best he could, he wanted to say something, but couldn't form the words. At that moment, Ginny looked up. She stood on the last stair, her eyes on Harry. Both we transfixed. Then suddenly, she smiled. Oh how she smiled, her eyes lit up and she started laughing and crying at the same time.
Harry grinned. He was so relieved and all he wanted to do was to hold her and touch her soft skin, caress her hair. His wish was granted. She practically fell into his arms and they clung so tightly to one another as if they had been deprived of human affection all their lives.
Ginny drew back and examined Harry's face, looking into his eyes. A single glistening tear slid down her cheek.
'Don't cry,' he said softly and he brushed the tear away from her cheek. She held his hand to her face and closed her eyes as if savouring the moment.
'I'm sorry,' she whispered back. 'Oh Harry, I wanted it to be you. You have no idea how badly I wanted it to be you.' She rested her head in the groove of his neck. At that point, Harry couldn't stand it any longer. The hand she held to her cheek snaked around to her neck and the other slid down to her waist and pressed her to him. Their lips met and they stood, tasting each other. Ginny's arms came up around his neck and Harry's moved down her back. She sighed happily and their tongues delicately explored one another's mouth. They would have stood there for hours, had Malfoy not interrupted.
'Well, well,' he sniggered. 'Don't tell me you finally managed to get yourself a girlfriend Harry? After all this time? I suppose though, she didn't have many offers and so was an easy target.' Harry felt Ginny tremble and looked at her. She visibly paled, but Harry didn't want to let Malfoy ruin their night and he wasn't going to lower himself to his standards.
'I'll beat him up tomorrow,' he thought to himself.
'You know what Malfoy?' Harry asked.
'What?' Malfoy replied, still smirking provokingly.
'Where's your date?' Malfoy knew instantly that he had been neatly trapped.
'I-she..........she's inside,' he said unconvincingly.
'Funny that you would leave her inside just so you could come out and pick on us. I would say that there is no date. Malfoy, did your puny brain ever think that maybe you should look at yourself before you begin to criticise others?' Harry had never seen Malfoy blush before, but this time, there was no mistaking the rise of colour in his cheeks. His mouth tightened and his lips became so thin and severe that they seemed in danger of disappearing entirely. He abruptly turned on his heel and walked into the Great Hall.
'Come on,' Harry said to Ginny, holding her possessively. She smiled in reply and leant her head on his chest.
They entered the Great Hall. It had indeed been entirely transformed. The band was blaring, the chandeliers hadn't been lit, but the crystals caught the light from the stars above and reflected the tiny dots of light all around the hall. Harry also noticed that there were tiny balls of white light darting around in the air.
'Wow,' Ginny said quietly in amazement.
At that moment, Hermione and Ron walked up to them.
'Finally,' Hermione said exasperated. 'It's about time you two got together!' Ginny blushed and Harry couldn't help but smile. He had never felt so happy in all his life. Not even when he had beat Malfoy in the quidditch match not long ago.
Ron grinned at him. 'I no that look Harry. Never thought I'd live to see the day when you turned into a love-sick fool.'
'Ron!' Hermione exclaimed 'I don't think that's a very ni-' but Ron silenced her with a kiss. Harry and Ginny looked at each other and laughed, then they walked off, leaving the two kissing passionately behind them.
Everyone was on the dance-floor, it was surprising that there was any room left at all. As the two walked on, the band struck up a slow song. Harry couldn't believe the coincidence, nevertheless, he was happy when Ginny put her back to him, her body pressing against him. Her slight arm went up around his neck from the front and he placed his hands knowingly around her waist. They moved slowly together, like one. Harry smelt Ginny's intoxicating sweetness and he bent his head to kiss her neck as she closed her eyes.
After a few songs, Harry absent-mindedly caught one of the darting balls of light. He cupped it in his hand and saw that it was a fairy. So small and delicate with an aura of light around her. He showed Ginny and her face was alight with fascination. The tiny being danced up the arch of Harry's cupped hands and pirouetted gracefully onto Ginny's small, flat palm, then flew off once more.
'I'd say that was what Hermione must have been talking about-the surprise involving the lighting,' Harry surmised.
'No doubt,' Ginny agreed.
And then they were back on the dance floor. Harry was surprised to see Pavarti dancing with Seamus Finnagan and he observed how awkwardly and stiffly he held her.
Harry suddenly had a brilliant idea. He held Ginny close to him and then uttered the incantation, pulling his wand out of the pocket in his pants and waving it briefly. He did it very subtly so that she wouldn't notice what was happening at first. As they ascended into the air, Harry looked into Ginny's eyes and she stared silently back. There was no need for words, for the eyes told everything they wanted to express. He didn't need someone to tell him that he was completely and utterly lost. Lost in her.
He finally came to his senses when Ginny gasped and held on tighter to his neck, looking down in fright.
'It's ok,' Harry said. 'It's just the levitation spell. I won't let you fall,' he added reassuringly. Ginny smiled broadly and then kissed him. It seemed no matter how much they pressed against one another, how close they were, it wasn't enough. Harry longed to simply envelop her in his arms, a full embrace, but he restrained himself and kept kissing her.
When they looked around, they saw that everyone else had followed suit and the air was filled with levitated students who were dancing on mid-air. Harry kissed Ginny again. He couldn't help it, he simply couldn't get enough of her. After their lips separated, Ginny said something that surprised him.
'Would you mind if we went up to the Griffindor common room? I would really love to just sit and talk with you.'
'Sure,' he said. He muttered the spell and gave a flick of his wand. They descended until their feet touched the ground. He kissed her hair softly and then, they began walking up to the Griffindor common room, arms around each other.
'Huffle-wump' Harry said to the portrait lady. She swung open and allowed them entrance to the common room. The fire was crackling merrily in the corner and Ginny indicated that they should sit by it on the couch. Ginny removed her shoes and placed them on the floor near the large armchair. Harry followed suit and, as soon as he sat down, Ginny placed herself delicately on his lap, one leg on each side-facing him. She twined her arms around his neck. Once again they were kissing, and then Harry leant back onto the couch and Ginny moved with him. He was in slight shock, but he held her steadily above him and continued to kiss her. She moaned breathlessly and he gasped as urges awoke within him and he pulled her down to him. This went on for several minutes and then she pulled back. They were both breathing heavier. Harry bent his head and closed his eyes.
'Tell you what you want from me Ginny,' he gasped. 'I will do anything.'
Ginny looked at him in shock. 'Harry,' she breathed quietly into his ear. 'All I want you to do, is love me.'
'You know I do,' he whispered back.
Ginny sat up and looked away. 'Harry?'
'Mmm?' he murmured, sitting up as well. 'Have you ever................'Her voice trailed off.
It took a while for him to catch her drift, but suddenly, comprehension dawned on him.
'Oh, no........never' he said a bit awkwardly.
'Would you mind if we..............went up to you dorm?' Ginny asked, still avoiding his gaze, red creeping up into her cheeks. Harry was glad that she wasn't looking at her, because he couldn't help grinning. He composed himself once more and managed to keep a straight face.
'Are you sure, is this what you want?' he asked.
'Yes,' Ginny replied. Nodding silently afterwards. And so she got up and started walking up the staircase. He got up quickly and followed her. He opened the door to his dorm and she went in. As Harry closed the door he felt a tingling sensation down below. He turned around and saw Ginny looking guilty as she put her wand back into a hidden pocket in her dress.
'What was........'
'It's just so we don't have to use anything,' she smiled, still not looking at him.
'Where did you pick that spell up?'
'I, well- I,' she stuttered.
'It's ok,' Harry laughed 'I'm not sure I want to know.' After that she came to him. Holding out her arms like some helpless child in need of love and affection. She leant her head in the bridge of his neck again, her arms around him at a comfortable height. Next, he kissed where her hair met her forehead, then her brow, followed by the tip of her nose and then her lips. She slowly slipped off his jacket and tie. As she slowly unbuttoned his shirt, he unzipped the back of her dress and slid the straps down her shoulders. Next thing he knew, his pants were off. He stood there, still kissing her in his boxer shorts. She stopped for a moment and took out all the pins from her hair, letting the red ringlets cascade beautifully around her face and down her back. As their lips met again, Harry caressed her hair. Ginny drew spirals on his back and, as she did so, Harry's hand moved down her back. He lifted her easily and carried her to his bed, lips still locked. And so they lay down. Harry gently unfastened the clasp of her bra and slid down her lacy pants. She did the same for his boxer shorts and soon, there was nothing between them. As he moved his hands up and down her smooth body, he felt her tremble under his touch.
'Are you cold darling?' he asked, trying out the word for the first time.
'No,' she whispered. 'I can't help it when you touch me'. They kissed again, intense heat flowing between them, naked flesh rubbing naked flesh. Then Ginny drew him into her. She gasped as she felt the pain.
'Are you ok?' Harry asked, concerned.
'I'm fine,' she said quietly. Harry was gentle, he wanted to cause her as little pain as possible. He kissed her neck and encircled her in his arms protectively. As the pain slowly became easier to bear and then started to ebb away, Ginny found that she was enjoying herself. They lay utterly lost in one another. Bodies entwined, hearts given. If someone walked into the room, they wouldn't have noticed. Ginny moaned with pleasure and Harry gasped at the sensation of her body and the feel of her skin. All the longing pent-up inside to touch one another was being released.
Ginny drew a shuddering breath as Harry withdrew from her. They didn't bother to get up. They simply lay next to one another, snuggling under the covers and enjoying the warmth of each other's presence. Ginny sighed happily and soon fell asleep, her head resting on Harry's bare chest. Harry lay with one hand under his head and one hand around her shoulder. He wished that they could remain so all night, but he knew the others would be returning soon. He slowly slid out from under her, careful so as not to wake her. He dressed in his pyjamas and carried her clothes back to her dorm. He returned quickly with her pyjamas and slipped on her underpants and her night-shirt. Then he lifted her and carried her to her dormitory.
Quietly, he lay he on her bed and pulled the blankets over her, brushing away the stray hair on her forehead. He sat, staring at he beautiful face for some time before her gently kissed her brow and then left the room, switching the light of as he did so.
He returned to his dorm feeling dizzy with happiness and love. He went to sleep almost instantly, feeling that he was the luckiest person alive. He loved Ginny, and he knew, he finally knew, that she loved him. To him, that was the only thing that mattered.
----------------------------Well that's it. Finito, 1st story finished. I really hope you liked it. Please feel free to review, I'd love to hear your comments. If you would also like to read my other story, search for 'Truth or Dare' by Chloe Luralight. Thank you so much for all your reviews. Ciao and happy reading!------------------------------------------
Harry waited. A lump was in his throat and his heart was pounding. He cleared his throat as best he could, he wanted to say something, but couldn't form the words. At that moment, Ginny looked up. She stood on the last stair, her eyes on Harry. Both we transfixed. Then suddenly, she smiled. Oh how she smiled, her eyes lit up and she started laughing and crying at the same time.
Harry grinned. He was so relieved and all he wanted to do was to hold her and touch her soft skin, caress her hair. His wish was granted. She practically fell into his arms and they clung so tightly to one another as if they had been deprived of human affection all their lives.
Ginny drew back and examined Harry's face, looking into his eyes. A single glistening tear slid down her cheek.
'Don't cry,' he said softly and he brushed the tear away from her cheek. She held his hand to her face and closed her eyes as if savouring the moment.
'I'm sorry,' she whispered back. 'Oh Harry, I wanted it to be you. You have no idea how badly I wanted it to be you.' She rested her head in the groove of his neck. At that point, Harry couldn't stand it any longer. The hand she held to her cheek snaked around to her neck and the other slid down to her waist and pressed her to him. Their lips met and they stood, tasting each other. Ginny's arms came up around his neck and Harry's moved down her back. She sighed happily and their tongues delicately explored one another's mouth. They would have stood there for hours, had Malfoy not interrupted.
'Well, well,' he sniggered. 'Don't tell me you finally managed to get yourself a girlfriend Harry? After all this time? I suppose though, she didn't have many offers and so was an easy target.' Harry felt Ginny tremble and looked at her. She visibly paled, but Harry didn't want to let Malfoy ruin their night and he wasn't going to lower himself to his standards.
'I'll beat him up tomorrow,' he thought to himself.
'You know what Malfoy?' Harry asked.
'What?' Malfoy replied, still smirking provokingly.
'Where's your date?' Malfoy knew instantly that he had been neatly trapped.
'I-she..........she's inside,' he said unconvincingly.
'Funny that you would leave her inside just so you could come out and pick on us. I would say that there is no date. Malfoy, did your puny brain ever think that maybe you should look at yourself before you begin to criticise others?' Harry had never seen Malfoy blush before, but this time, there was no mistaking the rise of colour in his cheeks. His mouth tightened and his lips became so thin and severe that they seemed in danger of disappearing entirely. He abruptly turned on his heel and walked into the Great Hall.
'Come on,' Harry said to Ginny, holding her possessively. She smiled in reply and leant her head on his chest.
They entered the Great Hall. It had indeed been entirely transformed. The band was blaring, the chandeliers hadn't been lit, but the crystals caught the light from the stars above and reflected the tiny dots of light all around the hall. Harry also noticed that there were tiny balls of white light darting around in the air.
'Wow,' Ginny said quietly in amazement.
At that moment, Hermione and Ron walked up to them.
'Finally,' Hermione said exasperated. 'It's about time you two got together!' Ginny blushed and Harry couldn't help but smile. He had never felt so happy in all his life. Not even when he had beat Malfoy in the quidditch match not long ago.
Ron grinned at him. 'I no that look Harry. Never thought I'd live to see the day when you turned into a love-sick fool.'
'Ron!' Hermione exclaimed 'I don't think that's a very ni-' but Ron silenced her with a kiss. Harry and Ginny looked at each other and laughed, then they walked off, leaving the two kissing passionately behind them.
Everyone was on the dance-floor, it was surprising that there was any room left at all. As the two walked on, the band struck up a slow song. Harry couldn't believe the coincidence, nevertheless, he was happy when Ginny put her back to him, her body pressing against him. Her slight arm went up around his neck from the front and he placed his hands knowingly around her waist. They moved slowly together, like one. Harry smelt Ginny's intoxicating sweetness and he bent his head to kiss her neck as she closed her eyes.
After a few songs, Harry absent-mindedly caught one of the darting balls of light. He cupped it in his hand and saw that it was a fairy. So small and delicate with an aura of light around her. He showed Ginny and her face was alight with fascination. The tiny being danced up the arch of Harry's cupped hands and pirouetted gracefully onto Ginny's small, flat palm, then flew off once more.
'I'd say that was what Hermione must have been talking about-the surprise involving the lighting,' Harry surmised.
'No doubt,' Ginny agreed.
And then they were back on the dance floor. Harry was surprised to see Pavarti dancing with Seamus Finnagan and he observed how awkwardly and stiffly he held her.
Harry suddenly had a brilliant idea. He held Ginny close to him and then uttered the incantation, pulling his wand out of the pocket in his pants and waving it briefly. He did it very subtly so that she wouldn't notice what was happening at first. As they ascended into the air, Harry looked into Ginny's eyes and she stared silently back. There was no need for words, for the eyes told everything they wanted to express. He didn't need someone to tell him that he was completely and utterly lost. Lost in her.
He finally came to his senses when Ginny gasped and held on tighter to his neck, looking down in fright.
'It's ok,' Harry said. 'It's just the levitation spell. I won't let you fall,' he added reassuringly. Ginny smiled broadly and then kissed him. It seemed no matter how much they pressed against one another, how close they were, it wasn't enough. Harry longed to simply envelop her in his arms, a full embrace, but he restrained himself and kept kissing her.
When they looked around, they saw that everyone else had followed suit and the air was filled with levitated students who were dancing on mid-air. Harry kissed Ginny again. He couldn't help it, he simply couldn't get enough of her. After their lips separated, Ginny said something that surprised him.
'Would you mind if we went up to the Griffindor common room? I would really love to just sit and talk with you.'
'Sure,' he said. He muttered the spell and gave a flick of his wand. They descended until their feet touched the ground. He kissed her hair softly and then, they began walking up to the Griffindor common room, arms around each other.
'Huffle-wump' Harry said to the portrait lady. She swung open and allowed them entrance to the common room. The fire was crackling merrily in the corner and Ginny indicated that they should sit by it on the couch. Ginny removed her shoes and placed them on the floor near the large armchair. Harry followed suit and, as soon as he sat down, Ginny placed herself delicately on his lap, one leg on each side-facing him. She twined her arms around his neck. Once again they were kissing, and then Harry leant back onto the couch and Ginny moved with him. He was in slight shock, but he held her steadily above him and continued to kiss her. She moaned breathlessly and he gasped as urges awoke within him and he pulled her down to him. This went on for several minutes and then she pulled back. They were both breathing heavier. Harry bent his head and closed his eyes.
'Tell you what you want from me Ginny,' he gasped. 'I will do anything.'
Ginny looked at him in shock. 'Harry,' she breathed quietly into his ear. 'All I want you to do, is love me.'
'You know I do,' he whispered back.
Ginny sat up and looked away. 'Harry?'
'Mmm?' he murmured, sitting up as well. 'Have you ever................'Her voice trailed off.
It took a while for him to catch her drift, but suddenly, comprehension dawned on him.
'Oh, no........never' he said a bit awkwardly.
'Would you mind if we..............went up to you dorm?' Ginny asked, still avoiding his gaze, red creeping up into her cheeks. Harry was glad that she wasn't looking at her, because he couldn't help grinning. He composed himself once more and managed to keep a straight face.
'Are you sure, is this what you want?' he asked.
'Yes,' Ginny replied. Nodding silently afterwards. And so she got up and started walking up the staircase. He got up quickly and followed her. He opened the door to his dorm and she went in. As Harry closed the door he felt a tingling sensation down below. He turned around and saw Ginny looking guilty as she put her wand back into a hidden pocket in her dress.
'What was........'
'It's just so we don't have to use anything,' she smiled, still not looking at him.
'Where did you pick that spell up?'
'I, well- I,' she stuttered.
'It's ok,' Harry laughed 'I'm not sure I want to know.' After that she came to him. Holding out her arms like some helpless child in need of love and affection. She leant her head in the bridge of his neck again, her arms around him at a comfortable height. Next, he kissed where her hair met her forehead, then her brow, followed by the tip of her nose and then her lips. She slowly slipped off his jacket and tie. As she slowly unbuttoned his shirt, he unzipped the back of her dress and slid the straps down her shoulders. Next thing he knew, his pants were off. He stood there, still kissing her in his boxer shorts. She stopped for a moment and took out all the pins from her hair, letting the red ringlets cascade beautifully around her face and down her back. As their lips met again, Harry caressed her hair. Ginny drew spirals on his back and, as she did so, Harry's hand moved down her back. He lifted her easily and carried her to his bed, lips still locked. And so they lay down. Harry gently unfastened the clasp of her bra and slid down her lacy pants. She did the same for his boxer shorts and soon, there was nothing between them. As he moved his hands up and down her smooth body, he felt her tremble under his touch.
'Are you cold darling?' he asked, trying out the word for the first time.
'No,' she whispered. 'I can't help it when you touch me'. They kissed again, intense heat flowing between them, naked flesh rubbing naked flesh. Then Ginny drew him into her. She gasped as she felt the pain.
'Are you ok?' Harry asked, concerned.
'I'm fine,' she said quietly. Harry was gentle, he wanted to cause her as little pain as possible. He kissed her neck and encircled her in his arms protectively. As the pain slowly became easier to bear and then started to ebb away, Ginny found that she was enjoying herself. They lay utterly lost in one another. Bodies entwined, hearts given. If someone walked into the room, they wouldn't have noticed. Ginny moaned with pleasure and Harry gasped at the sensation of her body and the feel of her skin. All the longing pent-up inside to touch one another was being released.
Ginny drew a shuddering breath as Harry withdrew from her. They didn't bother to get up. They simply lay next to one another, snuggling under the covers and enjoying the warmth of each other's presence. Ginny sighed happily and soon fell asleep, her head resting on Harry's bare chest. Harry lay with one hand under his head and one hand around her shoulder. He wished that they could remain so all night, but he knew the others would be returning soon. He slowly slid out from under her, careful so as not to wake her. He dressed in his pyjamas and carried her clothes back to her dorm. He returned quickly with her pyjamas and slipped on her underpants and her night-shirt. Then he lifted her and carried her to her dormitory.
Quietly, he lay he on her bed and pulled the blankets over her, brushing away the stray hair on her forehead. He sat, staring at he beautiful face for some time before her gently kissed her brow and then left the room, switching the light of as he did so.
He returned to his dorm feeling dizzy with happiness and love. He went to sleep almost instantly, feeling that he was the luckiest person alive. He loved Ginny, and he knew, he finally knew, that she loved him. To him, that was the only thing that mattered.
----------------------------Well that's it. Finito, 1st story finished. I really hope you liked it. Please feel free to review, I'd love to hear your comments. If you would also like to read my other story, search for 'Truth or Dare' by Chloe Luralight. Thank you so much for all your reviews. Ciao and happy reading!------------------------------------------